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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
And so, the tradition of Summerween was born.
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Erik Morse,
Vogue,
22 June 2026
Fawn says Brandon loves the traditions of his tribe.
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Veronica Fulton,
NBC news,
22 June 2026
The seventh-inning stretch tradition actually started on the South Side when Caray was broadcasting for the White Sox in the 70s.
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Ryan Baker,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
But Greenspan broke with that tradition and kept borrowing costs low.
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Scott Horsley,
NPR,
22 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for tradition
Erik Morse,
Vogue,
22 June 2026
Fawn says Brandon loves the traditions of his tribe.
—
Veronica Fulton,
NBC news,
22 June 2026
The seventh-inning stretch tradition actually started on the South Side when Caray was broadcasting for the White Sox in the 70s.
—
Ryan Baker,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
But Greenspan broke with that tradition and kept borrowing costs low.
—
Scott Horsley,
NPR,
22 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for tradition
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tradition
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The board removed its previous time limit rule at public comment sessions during board meetings when more than 20 speakers are signed up.
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For county-specific labels like Napa or Sonoma, the 75% rule applies.
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Robin Hood has long been a mascot for social justice, anti-corruption and anti-greed, but this movie posits that there’s a much darker side to the folklore around him.
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Through this historical lens, even Robin Hood folklore played differently.
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The artist was beloved by Americans for his intimate portrayals of the country’s values.
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Talarico’s faith is distinct from the Catholicism that Vice President JD Vance embraced in 2019, which sees a central place for Christianity in American life that’s focused on traditional social values like family formation — not social justice.
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While the new Supergirl stars Alcock, 26, as a very different kind of Kara from the one Slater played, the actress believes this new story fits perfectly within the character's mythology.
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The work interweaves South and Southeast Asian mythologies and histories with Western cultural touchstones—from canonical artists to sacred texts—often with a deliberate sense of unease.
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Food and drink, of course, are among the attractions of a New Orleans journey, and the superb offerings at the hotel—under the direction of Executive Chef Dario Montelvere, a Robb Report culinary master—reflect the city’s heritage, from regional cuisine and local seafood to steakhouse dishes.
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As Lagaʻaia embarks on a massive worldwide press tour starting in Hawaii on June 15, a top priority is honoring her father Jay's Samoan heritage and representing the authentic Polynesian culture embedded in Moana.
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The lore continues for Estadio Azteca, where Mexico has never lost a World Cup match.
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The event brings with it a massive new meta game, lots of new cosmetics and obviously a whole lot of lore.
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The legends surrounding the team can, at times, become muddled.
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There are legends of ghost sightings and spooky happenings on the dirt road, like the woman who reportedly wanders it in the dark, crying out for her children.
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“Tradition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tradition. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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