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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
For the second straight general election, San Diego will be without Election Central, the nonpartisan downtown gathering for election results that had become a genuine civic tradition.
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Andrew Keatts, Axios, 5 Nov. 2024
Holding with tradition, Beth McDonald of KEZ 99.9 FM and Cory McCloskey of Fox 10 will flip the switch to nonstop Christmas music on live TV between 7 and 7:30 a.m. Wednesday.
—Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024
The tradition light dimming, announced today by the Broadway Theatre Owners Committee, will occur on Tuesday, December 3 at 6:45 p.m./ET.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 4 Nov. 2024
Trump is set to return to Michigan before Election Day — he's slated to hold a Monday night rally in Grand Rapids, continuing his tradition of holding his final rally in the city.
—Arpan Lobo, Detroit Free Press, 2 Nov. 2024
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Andrew Keatts, Axios, 5 Nov. 2024
Holding with tradition, Beth McDonald of KEZ 99.9 FM and Cory McCloskey of Fox 10 will flip the switch to nonstop Christmas music on live TV between 7 and 7:30 a.m. Wednesday.
—Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024
The tradition light dimming, announced today by the Broadway Theatre Owners Committee, will occur on Tuesday, December 3 at 6:45 p.m./ET.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 4 Nov. 2024
Trump is set to return to Michigan before Election Day — he's slated to hold a Monday night rally in Grand Rapids, continuing his tradition of holding his final rally in the city.
—Arpan Lobo, Detroit Free Press, 2 Nov. 2024
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The incident spurred the Republican lawmaker’s effort to pass a bill this spring in the Kentucky legislature that sets rules for self-driving vehicles, including the largest commercial trucks after July 2026.Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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No mandate exists — though stronger emissions rules could mean automakers would have to sell many more EVs by 2032 or face stiff penalties if those rules weren't changed — but Detroit automakers were part of drawing up those standards.Todd Spangler, Detroit Free Press, 6 Nov. 2024
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Like its predecessor, the game draws from elements of African folklore and spiritual beliefs.Megan Farokhmanesh, WIRED, 5 Nov. 2024
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While casting a spell through witches, fantasy and Italian folklore, the project is said to touch on universal themes of grief, community, love and family.Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 31 Oct. 2024
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The artist took inspiration from classical mythology and other print artists for the series, which includes 100 etchings made between 1930 and 1937.Julia Binswanger, Smithsonian Magazine, 1 Nov. 2024
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All these stories, mythology, that’s been built up around Shackleton.Thomas Page, CNN, 1 Nov. 2024
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Their discography, and the larger lore of the group, incorporates a sprawling fictional backstory that can feel intimidatingly complex for the casual fan.Mackenzie Schmidt, People.com, 4 Nov. 2024
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The character in question is a Qunari whose people have very strict gender roles in the lore of the game’s world.Erik Kain, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
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The museum includes displays of the area’s Native American heritage, the influence of the Heritage Orchard and vineyard, early businesses and notable local figures.Yan Zhao, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
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The council currently has three members with Asian heritage, including De León, who has described his father as a mix of Chinese, Guatemalan and Mexican.David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2024
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Other legends lean towards paying homage to the gods of water.Barbie Latza Nadeau and Antonia Mortensen, CNN, 5 Nov. 2024
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The first-look preview opens with his portrayal of the Hollywood legend wrapping on The Godfather.Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Tradition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tradition. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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