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as in customary
based on customs usually handed down from a previous generation
a traditional Passover meal at his grandparents' house
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as in conservative
tending to favor established ideas, conditions, or institutions
a family that is very traditional when it comes to institutions like marriage
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Recent Examples of traditional
The opening in a traditional loafer is usually backed by the leather vamp on the show but the cutout on Cooke’s strap revealed a glimpse of her foot.
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Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 23 June 2026
As territories’ tax breaks replace or serve to complement traditional financing resources, Passion Paris and Passion London have reacted, creating an integrated development pipeline.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 23 June 2026
Pasties are traditional British savory meat hand pies.
—Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 18 June 2026
June 17, 2026 at 5:00 a.m. EDT Almost every culture on earth has fermented foods in its traditional cuisine.
—Anahad O’Connor, Washington Post, 17 June 2026
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Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 23 June 2026
As territories’ tax breaks replace or serve to complement traditional financing resources, Passion Paris and Passion London have reacted, creating an integrated development pipeline.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 23 June 2026
Pasties are traditional British savory meat hand pies.
—Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 18 June 2026
June 17, 2026 at 5:00 a.m. EDT Almost every culture on earth has fermented foods in its traditional cuisine.
—Anahad O’Connor, Washington Post, 17 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for traditional
Adjective
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The company uses long-term contracts that mimic regulated returns, avoiding the fluctuations customary in deregulated markets.—
Conor Harrison,
Fortune,
23 June 2026
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Terms of the deal were not disclosed, but Walmart indicated the transaction was subject to a waiting period and other customary closing conditions.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
23 June 2026
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Being too conservative with long-term retirement money, parking it in cash or short-term bonds out of fear, can be just as damaging as taking on too much risk.—
Jonathan I. Shenkman,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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The court, which has a conservative 6-3 majority, split along ideological lines when deciding Bruen in a case that expanded the Second Amendment right to bear arms outside the home.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
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But Lohar isn’t interested in conventional battle.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
22 June 2026
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Developed in partnership with the University of Bremen, the wheels were originally heavier and narrower than comparable conventional pneumatic wheels.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
22 June 2026
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Right wing had long been a problem position, with No 10s such as Xavi Simons often being forced wide to plug a hole, or orthodox wingers failing to gel with the uber-attacking full-back Denzel Dumfries.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
14 June 2026
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In an age of intelligent machines, who gets to decide what is orthodox remains one of the most important questions a free society can ask.—
Joseph Andrew,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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Hailing from an illustrious Cuban family deeply engaged with classical music, pianist López-Gavilán has distinguished himself across a verdant musical landscape.—
Andrew Gilbert,
Mercury News,
18 June 2026
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Husband-and-wife team Andrew Levitas and Katherine Jenkins created the Welsh spirit so that Jenkins, a classical singer, could enjoy sipping a gin smooth enough not to affect her voice.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
18 June 2026
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As Strong spoke with state reporters this week on campus, her answers were even more clipped than usual, almost terse.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
21 June 2026
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Thirteen-year-old MGP rye bottled at 112 proof is a recipe for success, a classic rye style that is aged for longer than usual and bottled at a higher proof, which means less dilution, more flavor, and a deeper palate.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
21 June 2026
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Leveraging technology to render complete 3D worlds based on meticulous historical research, the exhibition is much more than panels on a wall.—
Penny E Schwartz,
Oc Register,
21 June 2026
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The volatility component seeks stocks with a lower 36-month historical return volatility.—
Bill Stone,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
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“Traditional.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/traditional. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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