1
as in usual
accepted, used, or practiced by most people
the customary response to the greeting "How are you?" is "Fine, thanks"
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2
as in traditional
based on customs usually handed down from a previous generation
the customary toasting of the bride and groom at their wedding reception
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Recent Examples of customary
The switch, which was not preceded by the customary review period (when an incumbent has a chance to retain the business), will result in significant cost savings and has been characterized as a business decision.
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Dade Hayes, Deadline, 3 June 2025
Known as a champion of wildlife and the countryside, Charles supports traditional practices — and is said to oppose importing birds from elsewhere for the customary rural pastime.
—Simon Perry, People.com, 2 June 2025
Perez would take his customary spot batting cleanup behind whoever was in front of him.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 8 June 2025
The unintentionally comical effect of that interview created an impression of a young player whose head was tethered to his shoulders with less than customary tightness.
—Tom Williams, New York Times, 30 May 2025
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Dade Hayes, Deadline, 3 June 2025
Known as a champion of wildlife and the countryside, Charles supports traditional practices — and is said to oppose importing birds from elsewhere for the customary rural pastime.
—Simon Perry, People.com, 2 June 2025
Perez would take his customary spot batting cleanup behind whoever was in front of him.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 8 June 2025
The unintentionally comical effect of that interview created an impression of a young player whose head was tethered to his shoulders with less than customary tightness.
—Tom Williams, New York Times, 30 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for customary
Adjective
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This is an excellent day for business and commercial ventures, because your objectives and goals are clearer to you than usual.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
22 June 2025
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Did Bill Plaschke ghost-write these letters with his usual accurate predictions/suggestions?—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2025
Adjective
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The traditional approach of training a robot on action with reinforcement was very slow, but generative AI allows for much greater generalization.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
24 June 2025
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AccuWeather meteorologist Tom Kines explained that the AccuWeather RealFeel Temperature factors in more variables than the traditional heat index, which considers only air temperature and relative humidity.—
Joe Edwards,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 June 2025
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The report published by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute comes against the backdrop of China's military buildup—both conventional and nuclear.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 June 2025
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The final decade of the 20th Century was the beginning of the SUV boom, with automakers across the spectrum expanding their lineups to include machines that blended the height and four-wheel-drive capability of pickups with the roomy cabins and comfortable rides of conventional cars.—
Will Sabel Courtney,
Robb Report,
17 June 2025
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Its current placement suggests that the smash will continue to find space on the Hot 100 for several more weeks.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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Log in Offer for The Athletic subscription; current subscribers not eligible.—
Mike Vorkunov,
New York Times,
18 June 2025
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“Customary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/customary. Accessed 28 Jun. 2025.
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