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as in rules
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 mythologies
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 traditions
First opened in 1970 as a product of the Chicano movement, the Denver school — now shuttered — taught its youth about Latino history and traditions.
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Megan Ulu-Lani Boyanton, The Denver Post, 16 Nov. 2024
Aman is known for its properties that embrace and respect the natural environment, while also celebrating local culture and and traditions.
—Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 21 Oct. 2024
The new chief executive officer of CVS Health is schooled in many of the traditions that built the company into a major player in both health insurance and healthcare delivery.
—Bruce Japsen, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
In fact, natural indigo has been used for thousands of years, with its cultural significance evident in various myths and traditions.
—Sj Studio, Sourcing Journal, 21 Oct. 2024
The new regulations clarify rules and time lines and, most significantly, direct museums to defer to a tribal nation’s knowledge of its customs, traditions, and histories when making their repatriation decisions.
—Patricia Failing, ARTnews.com, 21 Oct. 2024
Leveraging mezcal and its associated traditions enriches that narrative.
—Paul Caputo, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024
New Orleans, one of the most exciting dining destinations in the country, has long been known for its vibrant food scene, where Cajun, Creole, and Southern traditions blend with global influences.
—Christine Chitnis, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024
Salmon are central to the cultures and fishing traditions of Native tribes along the river.
—Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2024
Megan Ulu-Lani Boyanton, The Denver Post, 16 Nov. 2024
Aman is known for its properties that embrace and respect the natural environment, while also celebrating local culture and and traditions.
—Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 21 Oct. 2024
The new chief executive officer of CVS Health is schooled in many of the traditions that built the company into a major player in both health insurance and healthcare delivery.
—Bruce Japsen, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
In fact, natural indigo has been used for thousands of years, with its cultural significance evident in various myths and traditions.
—Sj Studio, Sourcing Journal, 21 Oct. 2024
The new regulations clarify rules and time lines and, most significantly, direct museums to defer to a tribal nation’s knowledge of its customs, traditions, and histories when making their repatriation decisions.
—Patricia Failing, ARTnews.com, 21 Oct. 2024
Leveraging mezcal and its associated traditions enriches that narrative.
—Paul Caputo, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024
New Orleans, one of the most exciting dining destinations in the country, has long been known for its vibrant food scene, where Cajun, Creole, and Southern traditions blend with global influences.
—Christine Chitnis, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024
Salmon are central to the cultures and fishing traditions of Native tribes along the river.
—Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2024
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“Traditions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/traditions. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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