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as in rituals
a usual manner of behaving or doing
it is my custom to have half a bagel and coffee for breakfast
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as in traditions
an inherited or established way of thinking, feeling, or doing
the custom around here is that the bride's family pays for the wedding
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Recent Examples of customs
This App Is Now Mandatory for All Visitors Travelers must complete a digital form using the All Indonesia app, which streamlines immigration, customs, and health declarations.
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Brittany Chang, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Jan. 2026
The Kings, or some iteration thereof, had their passports out to mosey through Canadian customs ahead of a back-to-back set.
—Andrew Knoll, Daily News, 8 Jan. 2026
Cabello has served as head of Venezuela’s National Integrated Service of Customs and Tax Administration, giving him control over customs, ports and tax collection—key leverage points in an economy marked by sanctions, smuggling and corruption.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 6 Jan. 2026
When somebody starts talking about breaking those customs, it can be met with an eyeroll.
—Brody Miller, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2026
The Guangdong e-Port Management Company operates digital platforms that handle customs declarations, cargo manifests, inspections and data exchange for cross-border trade that are used in the province’s major ports like Shenzhen and Guangzhou.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 5 Jan. 2026
Established in 1952, Christiansted National Historic Site spans seven acres and comprises multiple historic buildings, including customs and government structures from the colonial era.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 4 Jan. 2026
Other customs for luck include kissing at midnight, eating 12 grapes, and having a dark-haired male be the first to enter your home.
—Brandi D. Addison, Cincinnati Enquirer, 31 Dec. 2025
The country imported about 138,000 electric and hybrid vehicles from China in 2024, nearly 100,000 more than the year before, according to Brazilian customs data.
—Merritt Enright, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2025
Brittany Chang, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Jan. 2026
The Kings, or some iteration thereof, had their passports out to mosey through Canadian customs ahead of a back-to-back set.
—Andrew Knoll, Daily News, 8 Jan. 2026
Cabello has served as head of Venezuela’s National Integrated Service of Customs and Tax Administration, giving him control over customs, ports and tax collection—key leverage points in an economy marked by sanctions, smuggling and corruption.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 6 Jan. 2026
When somebody starts talking about breaking those customs, it can be met with an eyeroll.
—Brody Miller, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2026
The Guangdong e-Port Management Company operates digital platforms that handle customs declarations, cargo manifests, inspections and data exchange for cross-border trade that are used in the province’s major ports like Shenzhen and Guangzhou.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 5 Jan. 2026
Established in 1952, Christiansted National Historic Site spans seven acres and comprises multiple historic buildings, including customs and government structures from the colonial era.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 4 Jan. 2026
Other customs for luck include kissing at midnight, eating 12 grapes, and having a dark-haired male be the first to enter your home.
—Brandi D. Addison, Cincinnati Enquirer, 31 Dec. 2025
The country imported about 138,000 electric and hybrid vehicles from China in 2024, nearly 100,000 more than the year before, according to Brazilian customs data.
—Merritt Enright, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for customs
Noun
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Homeowners continue to seek more personalized enhancements that support both entertaining needs and everyday rituals.—
Kristina McGuirk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Jan. 2026
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Think spa-like spaces that cater to your individual rituals, preferences and self-care routines, according to the National Kitchen and Bath Association’s 2026 Bath Trends report.—
Lew Sichelman,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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Some traditions, like this one, never change.—
Marissa Perlman,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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The Totem Heritage Center was built to house these totem poles, which still belong to the villages’ descendants, and preserve and perpetuate the traditions behind them, with continuing guidance from a Native advisory board.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
9 Jan. 2026
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Kight said some simple habits can help prevent kitchen fires from starting in the first place.—
Tina Patel,
CBS News,
10 Jan. 2026
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Many of my clients still need to plan meals, track intake, work with a dietitian, build habits, and stay active to reach their goals.—
SELF Staff,
SELF,
9 Jan. 2026
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So there's really no choice but for the four major conference commissioners to compile a set of rules and guidelines that make at least a marginal bit of sense.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 Jan. 2026
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Georgetown law professor Steve Vladeck, a witness called by Democrats, said the nondisclosure process followed then-existing DOJ guidelines and that Congress only revised notification rules after a 2024 inspector general report.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
8 Jan. 2026
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Eco effort Currently working on its Green Globe certification, the ASEAN Green Hotel Award and the Hanoi City Green Energy Award are just two recent accolades the hotel picked up for its sustainability practices.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Jan. 2026
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Death, fear, and sorrow unify the disparate practices.—
Rivka Galchen,
New Yorker,
7 Jan. 2026
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For Florida, Sykes argued, even a flat market signals stability after years of breakneck appreciation—especially in Palm Beach, where home values have jumped as much as 200% in the past few years.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
8 Nov. 2025
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Your money matters and personal values are in the spotlight of this retrograde, Scorpio.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
8 Nov. 2025
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“Customs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/customs. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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