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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 on the Web Lythcott’s mother dreamed of a theatrical tradition in which Black people authored and performed their own stories, ultimately hosting artists such as Angelou, Nina Simone, and Nikki Giovanni. Marley Marius, Vogue, 18 Oct. 2024 In the video, Harris begins by speaking about the Smith dinner, a tradition each election where the presidential candidates roast each other and themselves. Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 18 Oct. 2024 With a long tradition of satire that has helped shape public perceptions of figures like Sarah Palin, Al Gore and Gerald Ford over the decades, SNL may be commanding center stage in this media frenzy race. Ted Johnson, Deadline, 18 Oct. 2024 As one of the oldest Tequila producers, Jose Cuervo’s Reserva de la Familia is a testament to the brand’s longstanding tradition and expertise. Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 8 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for tradition 

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“Tradition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tradition. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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