1
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
TCUs counter these barriers by embedding Native culture, language, and traditions into curricula and campus life.
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Marybeth Gasman, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
The kitchen turns out dishes influenced by a range of traditions, and with the recent addition of the renowned chef Byron Rubio, the menu is reaching new heights of creativity and refinement.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
But running an unexpected special election tests the strength of these traditions, requiring election officials to recruit creatively – and fast – because the arrangements aren’t already accounted for in existing contracts.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 10 Sep. 2025
The project marks a significant investment by the streamer in Indian storytelling traditions.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 10 Sep. 2025
This route offers a harmonious blend of experiences for all ages—from archaeological wonders and cultural traditions, to exceptional cuisine, beaches, and natural landscapes.
—Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 9 Sep. 2025
Alongside this darkness, Sage shares the traditions of her people that save her life, braiding her personal story together with Cree stories, and with the ceremonies that have carried her through times of need.
—Eliana Ramage
september 4, Literary Hub, 4 Sep. 2025
These traditions have similar roots but evolved differently, shaped by the various ways African beliefs were suppressed across the New World.
—Danielle Amir Jackson, The Atlantic, 4 Sep. 2025
Families will experience Latin traditions through storytelling, music, and hands-on sensory exploration.
—Christina Mayo, Miami Herald, 4 Sep. 2025
Marybeth Gasman, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
The kitchen turns out dishes influenced by a range of traditions, and with the recent addition of the renowned chef Byron Rubio, the menu is reaching new heights of creativity and refinement.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
But running an unexpected special election tests the strength of these traditions, requiring election officials to recruit creatively – and fast – because the arrangements aren’t already accounted for in existing contracts.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 10 Sep. 2025
The project marks a significant investment by the streamer in Indian storytelling traditions.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 10 Sep. 2025
This route offers a harmonious blend of experiences for all ages—from archaeological wonders and cultural traditions, to exceptional cuisine, beaches, and natural landscapes.
—Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 9 Sep. 2025
Alongside this darkness, Sage shares the traditions of her people that save her life, braiding her personal story together with Cree stories, and with the ceremonies that have carried her through times of need.
—Eliana Ramage
september 4, Literary Hub, 4 Sep. 2025
These traditions have similar roots but evolved differently, shaped by the various ways African beliefs were suppressed across the New World.
—Danielle Amir Jackson, The Atlantic, 4 Sep. 2025
Families will experience Latin traditions through storytelling, music, and hands-on sensory exploration.
—Christina Mayo, Miami Herald, 4 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for traditions
Noun
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The big focus from the new rules are on things related to teams of super heroes.—
Rob Wieland,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Charter schools are overseen by independent boards, overwhelmingly, like nonprofit boards of directors that manage the oversight and then follow all or most of the same government rules related to public schools.—
Khaleda Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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Rojas moves from Colombian history to mythologies, from family stories to her own life.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
17 Sep. 2025
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Drawing inspiration from Norse and other mythologies, the trees of Middle-earth in the Lord of the Rings series are sacred beings, whose treatment stands as a moral litmus test.—
Ellen Walker,
JSTOR Daily,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Encouraging young adults to explore interests, values and long-term aspirations facilitates intrinsic motivation.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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Both require a balance of commitment and flexibility, patience and action, values and adaptability.—
Allen Buchanan,
Oc Register,
13 Sep. 2025
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The customs hiring is going to increase the capacity within its global forwarding division by close to 40%, according to Robertson.—
Lori Ann LaRocco,
CNBC,
17 Sep. 2025
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The tour explores etiquette rules, superstitions and customs of a home funeral service from the turn of the 20th century.—
Eric E. Harrison,
Arkansas Online,
13 Sep. 2025
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Most Americans know his name, his primacy among blues legends, and the singular identity of his beloved hollow-body Gibson guitar named Lucille.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
16 Sep. 2025
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The ghosts of disco queens, salsa legends, and lovers pressed close on a crowded floor are still in the walls.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Traditions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/traditions. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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