1
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
Protests and politics at Sundance are part of its aesthetic and tradition.
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Matt Grobar, Deadline, 25 Jan. 2026
The method follows the Swedish cultural tradition of decluttering and organizing one's life before passing away.
—Emily Benda Gaylord, The Spruce, 25 Jan. 2026
The Suits actress and Harry are producing the documentary Cookie Queens through their company Archewell Production—and the former Girl Scout hinted that her daughter Lilibet may follow in her footsteps with a sweet family tradition while talking to reporters at the film’s Park City premiere.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 25 Jan. 2026
And their traditions are distinct from those found in Denmark, Western Europe and America.
—Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 24 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for tradition
Matt Grobar, Deadline, 25 Jan. 2026
The method follows the Swedish cultural tradition of decluttering and organizing one's life before passing away.
—Emily Benda Gaylord, The Spruce, 25 Jan. 2026
The Suits actress and Harry are producing the documentary Cookie Queens through their company Archewell Production—and the former Girl Scout hinted that her daughter Lilibet may follow in her footsteps with a sweet family tradition while talking to reporters at the film’s Park City premiere.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 25 Jan. 2026
And their traditions are distinct from those found in Denmark, Western Europe and America.
—Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 24 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for tradition
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tradition
Noun
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All of Russia is centered around Putin’s rule, and Putin is represented as the powerful male leader upon whose shoulders Russian greatness rests.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
30 Jan. 2026
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The rules of polite society would bar this particular group from fraternizing together in such a heedless manner, but the Bridgerton wrap party brought the crew together for what appears to have been a very good time indeed.—
Sophie Dodd,
PEOPLE,
29 Jan. 2026
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Hemlock takes as much inspiration from horror as from folklore and mythology.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
22 Jan. 2026
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The werewolf tale, which began filming in the UK last fall, is set in 13th-century England and sees a mysterious creature stalk the land as local folklore becomes a terrifying reality.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
21 Jan. 2026
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Greek mythology became a North Star for understanding very complicated characters in my own life.—
Jason Parham,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Jan. 2026
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Trends like it are too fleeting to support the kind of mythology that The Moment tries to graft onto it.—
Richard Lawson,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Jan. 2026
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Education policies, as well as parenting values focused on grades and test scores as singular markers of achievement may also be to blame.—
Brandon Busteed,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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That support has given me the strength to keep pushing forward, for integrity, accountability, and a sport that truly upholds the values that brought us together to compete.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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The script leans heavily on exposition — internal monologues, disembodied intercom voices, and hallucinatory flashbacks — to communicate lore that might have resonated more powerfully through action or environment.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
29 Jan. 2026
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Early vampire lore was instructive.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Jan. 2026
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Shortly after, just a stone’s throw away, Paolina Russo — which made its debut in SS24 after winning the Zalando Visionary Award — returned to the schedule with a show in the French embassy, in honor of co-founder Lucile Guilmard’s French heritage (Russo is Canadian).—
Amy O’Brien,
Vogue,
30 Jan. 2026
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In terms of travel trends 2026, travelers want to feel connected—to their heritage, to crowds, to culture, and to themselves.—
Alex Ledsom,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Ed has covered pop music for The Republic since 2007, reviewing festivals and concerts, interviewing legends, covering the local scene and more.—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Softball legend Jennie Finch pitched five seasons for the original Bandits, starting with their 2005 debut.—
Ryan Baker,
CBS News,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Tradition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tradition. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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