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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
Key Club students overwhelmingly chose Curlee for its annual tradition of supporting a community member in need through a student-run fundraising competition.
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Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 4 May 2026
From Wednesday to May 20, the storied hotel’s Lumen Garden space will host the Neapolitan pizzeria to pay tribute to both Naples’ and Rome’s culinary traditions.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 4 May 2026
The ceremony was officiated by David Brown of Marry Me By David, and included the tradition of jumping the broom.
—Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 4 May 2026
As a result, tradwife submission—just like their fetishized dresses—starts to read less like tradition and more like kink.
—Literary Hub, 4 May 2026
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Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 4 May 2026
From Wednesday to May 20, the storied hotel’s Lumen Garden space will host the Neapolitan pizzeria to pay tribute to both Naples’ and Rome’s culinary traditions.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 4 May 2026
The ceremony was officiated by David Brown of Marry Me By David, and included the tradition of jumping the broom.
—Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 4 May 2026
As a result, tradwife submission—just like their fetishized dresses—starts to read less like tradition and more like kink.
—Literary Hub, 4 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tradition
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Opponents to the change, however, say there will be no easy way to ensure people are following these rules, and various state gun laws, when mailing easily concealable handguns.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2026
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Energy experts in Sardinia are also working with policymakers to change the rules around grid-connection requests.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
7 May 2026
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At a time when the ever-widening wealth gap in Los Angeles feels like a gaping hole, the pub’s name, an homage to the English folklore hero-outlaw, feels especially fitting.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
4 May 2026
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The term is part of city folklore, culture and history.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
2 May 2026
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Greek mythology, in particular, has strong connections with South Asia.—
Eana Kim,
ARTnews.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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All of that mythology, though, can obscure the real story.—
Jimmy Jellinek,
SPIN,
27 Apr. 2026
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Pichai carries strong values into his work—economic uplift, compassion for migrants—and says his quest is to build useful things for as many people as possible.—
Andrew R. Chow,
Time,
6 May 2026
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And his values had been incubated in an earlier era.—
David Folkenflik,
NPR,
6 May 2026
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Turner lore suggested the college student was expelled from the Ivy League school for having a female student in his dormitory room.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
7 May 2026
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Their stories live on in Sardinian lore with an almost mythical quality, the brigands admired for their intractability.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
7 May 2026
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As a proud member of the La Jolla Band of Luiseño Indians and a person of Hispanic heritage, my roots reflect the diversity of our district.—
Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2026
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From contemporary lifestyle silhouettes to heritage pieces reimagined for today, the assortment reflects the sports brand’s relevance across markets.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
7 May 2026
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The barren landscape, despite its harsh conditions (daytime temperatures often exceed 125 degrees Fahrenheit), was—and still is—famous for its connection to many legends of treasure.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
8 May 2026
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Sting, who became a legend in WCW before later signing with AEW for the last run of his career, remembered Turner as well.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
7 May 2026
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“Tradition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tradition. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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