traditional
adjective
tra·di·tion·al
trə-ˈdi-sh(ə-)nəl 
1
: of or relating to tradition : consisting of or derived from tradition
a traditional celebration
2
: handed down from age to age
traditional history
traditional songs/stories
3
: following or conforming to tradition : adhering to past practices or established conventions
traditional morality
traditional values/beliefs
employing traditional methods of cooking
traditionally
adverb
a dish traditionally made with egg yolks, cream, and sugar
a seating area traditionally reserved for the church's leaders
Examples of traditional in a Sentence
a traditional Passover meal at his grandparents' house
a family that is very traditional when it comes to institutions like marriage
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Critics also include traditional business interests, including the California Business Roundtable whose president, Rob Lapsley, argued the tax would ultimately affect non-billionaires.
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Ben Paviour,
Sacbee.com,
26 June 2026
The initiative's core objective is to incentivize consumers to upgrade products with new AI capabilities, moving beyond traditional discounts.
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Ron Schmelzer,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
Vintage Spirits Think of the Vintage Spirits collection as your more traditional line of Halloween decor—but with a little twist.
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Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 June 2026
Setting a cap in the traditional program, proponents argue, would help level the playing field between traditional Medicare and Advantage plans, which often cost consumers far less than traditional Medicare with a Medigap supplement.
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Julie Appleby,
CBS News,
25 June 2026
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Ben Paviour,
Sacbee.com,
26 June 2026
The initiative's core objective is to incentivize consumers to upgrade products with new AI capabilities, moving beyond traditional discounts.
—
Ron Schmelzer,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
Vintage Spirits Think of the Vintage Spirits collection as your more traditional line of Halloween decor—but with a little twist.
—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 June 2026
Setting a cap in the traditional program, proponents argue, would help level the playing field between traditional Medicare and Advantage plans, which often cost consumers far less than traditional Medicare with a Medigap supplement.
—
Julie Appleby,
CBS News,
25 June 2026
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“Traditional.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/traditional. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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