Thesaurus results for CUSTOM(S)

customs

noun

plural of custom

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 Wednesday’s program began with a performance of Chinese classical music, followed by hands-on activities for families inspired by traditional Qixi customs. — ABC News, 19 Aug. 2026 The latter recounts his travels to the island of Utopia and outlines its customs, which contrast sharply with common practice in England. — Carline Tromp, The Dial, 18 Aug. 2026 Maranzano belonged to an older generation of Mafia leaders who favored traditional Sicilian customs. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 18 Aug. 2026 As these activities involve some amount of value-added, and so customs enforcement consider the final good to be a product of that third country, and not of China. — Angelica Ang, Fortune, 17 Aug. 2026 These residents maintained traditions, languages and customs from home, and participated in civic institutions that helped foster community at the local level. — Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 17 Aug. 2026 Before the morning and afternoon battles, people could visit with historians who explained artifacts and customs of Revolutionary War time. — Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune, 17 Aug. 2026 In ordinary tax terminology, income, property, and estate taxes are often described as direct taxes, while sales, excise, and customs duties are generally characterized as indirect taxes. — Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026 Navily gives us reviews of anchorages and where to clear customs. — David Pierce, The Verge, 15 Aug. 2026

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Noun

At the end of 10 days, my program participants learned the value of merit-making and felt benefit from performing rituals.

— Brooke Schedneck, The Conversation, 24 Aug. 2026
Bridesmaid Helena Heyman hosted the couple and their wedding party in Malibu for sound healing, shamanic rituals, and cacao and rose ceremonies on the sacred Chumash land.

— Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of rituals

Noun

In December 2023, Mestiza released the debut album Quëreles via their independent label Sacro Music, which also reimagined flamenco traditions through a club lens.

— Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 25 Aug. 2026
This is the heart of Franconia, where traditions—especially culinary ones, including pork dishes, potato dumplings, and sausages—remain deeply rooted.

— Sofia Markovich, Travel + Leisure, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of traditions

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The results suggest that how an EV is driven may matter independently of factors such as climate and charging habits.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 20 Aug. 2026
Old enemies, bad habits, a paranoid government and an unrelenting ex-cop will make retirement their most difficult mission yet.

— Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of habits

Noun

In seeking a new trial, Anthony’s attorneys have argued that the June proceedings were marred by strict courtroom rules and improper jury instructions.

— ABC News, ABC News, 20 Aug. 2026
Federal rules generally require more credentials and inspections for boats carrying more than six passengers for hire.

— Martin Goillandeau, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of rules

Noun

North Carolina, where Diaz Stransky practices, has a specialized phone line doctors can call to consult a reproductive psychiatry expert and ask for resources.

— Lauren Mascarenhas, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2026
There have been joint practices during the past decade when the Eagles were the superior team.

— Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of practices

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For West, Chesney’s most important asset is his personal values.

— Connor Dullinger, Los Angeles Times, 24 Aug. 2026
Intended to preserve the human-scale coastal character, conservation values, passive recreation function, neighborhood compatibility and ecological and recreational function of North Hollywood Beach Park and surrounding coastal areas.

— Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 23 Aug. 2026