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as in rule
an inherited or established way of thinking, feeling, or doing
the town tradition of having the oldest resident ride at the head of the parade
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as in folklore
the body of customs, beliefs, stories, and sayings associated with a people, thing, or place
according to tradition, this field was the site of a skirmish between the first settlers and the Native Americans living in the area
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Recent Examples of tradition
This dish beautifully intertwines culinary tradition with emotional connection.
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Chelsea Davis, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
Christians who want to safeguard their own traditions from the globalist and neoliberal imperialists in the lions' dens of Turtle Bay, Brussels, and so forth will find no better allies than the Jews.
—Newsweek, 18 Mar. 2025
If tradition continues with the new generation, Prince William and Prince George would need the permission of King Charles in order to fly together.
—Meredith Kile, People.com, 18 Mar. 2025
This culinary institution strikes the perfect balance between tradition and innovation.
—Shelby Knick, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
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Chelsea Davis, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
Christians who want to safeguard their own traditions from the globalist and neoliberal imperialists in the lions' dens of Turtle Bay, Brussels, and so forth will find no better allies than the Jews.
—Newsweek, 18 Mar. 2025
If tradition continues with the new generation, Prince William and Prince George would need the permission of King Charles in order to fly together.
—Meredith Kile, People.com, 18 Mar. 2025
This culinary institution strikes the perfect balance between tradition and innovation.
—Shelby Knick, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tradition
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So who is responsible for actually enforcing existing conflict of interest rules where they can be applied?—
Abdallah Fayyad,
Vox,
14 Mar. 2025
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But Senate rules require 60 votes to get balls rolling, and Republicans had just 52 yes votes in the Upper Chamber.—
Philip Elliott,
TIME,
14 Mar. 2025
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For example, English folklore says that Hot Cross Buns baked on Good Friday will never spoil throughout the following year, amongst other luck-giving stories.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
9 Mar. 2025
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The small town is also a hub for Albanian folklore, with traditional music performances and crafts on display.—
Food Drink Life,
Orlando Sentinel,
24 Feb. 2025
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Discovery, Sai Abhishek, joins Amish Tripathi to share details on the platform’s vision for exploring Indian mythology.—
Sweta Kaushal,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
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American mythology about land ownership long existed as a rationale for Native dispossession, but the house in the little house on the prairie took center stage in 1917, the year of the Bolshevik Revolution.—
Jennifer Wilson,
The New Yorker,
10 Mar. 2025
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Eminem’s epic 8 Mile rap battles have long been part of hip-hop movie lore.—
Michael Saponara,
Billboard,
12 Mar. 2025
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Viewers who are well versed in alien lore will recognize Sean’s symptoms, all of which are commonly reported by abductees.—
Katie Rife,
IndieWire,
12 Mar. 2025
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Explore over 4,000 years of Guam’s history, tradition, culture, and heritage with a visit to the Guam Museum or a tour of the award-winning Valley of the Latte.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes,
16 Mar. 2025
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An estimated 120,000 people with Japanese heritage, including those with U.S. citizenship, were imprisoned during the war.—
Tim Sullivan and Elliot Spagat,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Mar. 2025
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The actress' latest project is Clean Slate, a comedy co-starring comedy legend George Wallace about a trans daughter and cis father learning how to navigate the former's transition.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
12 Mar. 2025
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According to a local legend, the masks and black faces with soot helped to scare away the Turks in the 16th century.—
Cecilia Rodriguez,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
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“Tradition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tradition. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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