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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
Her focus is less on traditional metrics like follower count and more on the creator’s ability to create compelling, educational content that aligns well with brands.
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Kristen Bousquet, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
The tablets were identified within a large state archive building that was constructed from traditional mud-brick walls.
—Francesca Aton, ARTnews.com, 20 Mar. 2025
Use a Steamer Using a handheld clothing steamer is probably the most popular alternative to traditional ironing.
—Emily Williams, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Mar. 2025
That’s because this hydroponic system eliminates every traditional gardening hurdle—no soil, no overwatering, and no risk of a shriveled plant graveyard on your windowsill.
—Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 20 Mar. 2025
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Kristen Bousquet, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
The tablets were identified within a large state archive building that was constructed from traditional mud-brick walls.
—Francesca Aton, ARTnews.com, 20 Mar. 2025
Use a Steamer Using a handheld clothing steamer is probably the most popular alternative to traditional ironing.
—Emily Williams, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Mar. 2025
That’s because this hydroponic system eliminates every traditional gardening hurdle—no soil, no overwatering, and no risk of a shriveled plant graveyard on your windowsill.
—Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 20 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for traditional
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Surgeons reduced the ribs from the front of the body (versus the lower back, as is customary) and conducted pulmonary tests on patients pre- and post-op.—
Jolene Edgar,
Allure,
10 Apr. 2025
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When George Clooney walks out on stage as Edward R. Murrow, the distinguished American journalist, the chiseled Hollywood star gets the customary entrance applause.—
Chris Jones,
New York Daily News,
4 Apr. 2025
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Another thought: In Trump’s first term, retaliation for tariffs generally was aimed at more conservative states, as countries tried to make Trump-friendly areas pay a political price.—
David Lightman,
Sacbee.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Who Is Laura Loomer? Loomer, a conservative activist originally from Arizona, first shot to public attention in June 2017.—
Lee Habeeb,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Apr. 2025
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However, the settlement is far from conventional in several ways.—
Joe Sabin,
Forbes.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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So close yet so far, Placer County, where Blue Lives Matter meets balayage, felt like the right location to artificially return my fortysomething face to a state of more conventional youthful attractiveness.—
Sarah Miller,
New Yorker,
5 Apr. 2025
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Last year, many Orthodox Christians in Ukraine celebrated on December 25 for the first time, shifting away from Russian customs toward Western conventions and widely seen as a snub to Russia and its orthodox church, which has endorsed Moscow's invasion of Ukraine.—
Tom Rogers,
Newsweek,
26 Dec. 2024
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But having one of the masters of orthodox Hollywood storytelling at my side, by the monitor every single day, was so immensely helpful.—
William Earl,
Variety,
26 Dec. 2024
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Kronos Quartet Over more than five decades, musicians in this venerable contemporary classical group have paid homage to Sun Ra and incorporated space sounds recorded by NASA into their music.—
Neda Ulaby,
NPR,
9 Apr. 2025
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The cancellations span genres and geographies — from indie singer-songwriters to renowned classical performers — many of whom had already secured the necessary paperwork before ultimately backing out.—
Alex Ashley,
Rolling Stone,
9 Apr. 2025
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Since joining the Lakers, Dončić has put up his usual numbers, averaging 27.1 points, 8.1 rebounds and 7.6 assists, and the Lakers are a serious contender.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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And with a submission landscape thinner than usual, this might be creator Charlie Brooker’s best shot yet at one of the top prizes.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
10 Apr. 2025
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Canada's historical crime series, which airs on Ovation TV in the U.S., is set in the early 20th century and follows the investigative work of Toronto police force detective William Murdoch (played by actor Yannick Bisson).—
Dave Quinn,
People.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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The spokesperson highlighted the two national historical parks named for Tubman.—
Zoe Sottile,
CNN Money,
7 Apr. 2025
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“Traditional.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/traditional. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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