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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
And yet, there is something compelling about these odd places, people, and customs.
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Richard Lawson, Rolling Stone, 1 Oct. 2025
In addition, the Rhews avoided customs duties and tariffs, by purchasing garments from overseas manufacturers, including from China.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 1 Oct. 2025
In the time since, dozens of international postal operators paused their shipments into the country due to the lack of clarity surrounding the new policies, as well as the short time to get compliant with any of the new customs regulations.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 29 Sep. 2025
Her work reveals the clash between tradition and progress, as patriarchal customs strip women of dignity and stability.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 28 Sep. 2025
Each of these shipments required a 45-page international carnet document for customs, Parson said, which listed everything — almost down to the individual screw — being sent over.
—Alec Lewis, New York Times, 24 Sep. 2025
In some cases, they were held for as long as 20 hours in a room at MIA, where they were interrogated by customs agents about their business dealings and wealth, and asked about other prominent members of Haiti’s economic elite.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 24 Sep. 2025
Then, in February, the 10-day Carnival fills the streets with music, parades, and inventive costumes featuring giant handmade masks that represent fearsome creatures, which scare away winter spirits, or joyful beings celebrating their retreat, dating back to ancient pagan customs.
—AFAR Media, 24 Sep. 2025
The hotel injects local customs into the experience, like serving espresso flavored with lemon peel from a cuccumella, the Neapolitan version of an Italian moka pot.
—Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 21 Sep. 2025
Richard Lawson, Rolling Stone, 1 Oct. 2025
In addition, the Rhews avoided customs duties and tariffs, by purchasing garments from overseas manufacturers, including from China.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 1 Oct. 2025
In the time since, dozens of international postal operators paused their shipments into the country due to the lack of clarity surrounding the new policies, as well as the short time to get compliant with any of the new customs regulations.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 29 Sep. 2025
Her work reveals the clash between tradition and progress, as patriarchal customs strip women of dignity and stability.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 28 Sep. 2025
Each of these shipments required a 45-page international carnet document for customs, Parson said, which listed everything — almost down to the individual screw — being sent over.
—Alec Lewis, New York Times, 24 Sep. 2025
In some cases, they were held for as long as 20 hours in a room at MIA, where they were interrogated by customs agents about their business dealings and wealth, and asked about other prominent members of Haiti’s economic elite.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 24 Sep. 2025
Then, in February, the 10-day Carnival fills the streets with music, parades, and inventive costumes featuring giant handmade masks that represent fearsome creatures, which scare away winter spirits, or joyful beings celebrating their retreat, dating back to ancient pagan customs.
—AFAR Media, 24 Sep. 2025
The hotel injects local customs into the experience, like serving espresso flavored with lemon peel from a cuccumella, the Neapolitan version of an Italian moka pot.
—Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 21 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for customs
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Living Well, Personified THE WELL Coconut Grove encourages slower transitions, moments of pause, and daily rituals that nourish residents holistically.—
The Well Coconut Grove,
Miami Herald,
2 Oct. 2025
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Instead, the emphasis was placed on its lore and rituals as well as the Sphinx-like decision making of the show’s creator, showrunner, and executive producer, Lorne Michaels.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Beans are often associated with South America, the Dutch have popularized the instant coffee brands Americans have become most familiar with and café culture centers on Italian espresso traditions.—
Lyndsay C. Green,
Freep.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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Unlike Vegas, the Phoenix franchise has been rooted in place since the WNBA’s inception, so there’s been more space for traditions to bloom.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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Tipping habits and even allowances are also feeling the brunt of rising prices.—
Betty Lin-Fisher,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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And even as people's viewing habits aren't the same as in 2000, there's still so much interest in these shows online.—
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel,
jsonline.com,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Student athletes whose coaches have already departed are grandfathered in under previous rules.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 Oct. 2025
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McMahon is prepared to loosen even more rules on the money.—
Megan O’Matz,
ProPublica,
8 Oct. 2025
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When Topham left several weeks into the band’s practices, he was replaced by Clapton, who played with a bold, confident approach that won over London club attendees.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
7 Oct. 2025
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Governor Pritzker has called for investigations into federal enforcement practices, including reports of excessive force and mistaken detentions of American citizens.—
Jordan King,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The capsule includes just six pieces, each with a hangtag detailing its techniques and materials to better communicate the brand’s values to the customer.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
4 Oct. 2025
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And the president is meeting with the Office of Management and Budget to try to understand what agencies are essential, what agencies do not align with the administration's priorities and values.—
Steve Inskeep,
NPR,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Whether kids are learning tricks, competing with friends, or just marveling at the floating string, ZipString delivers the perfect mix of science, wonder and fun.—
Emily Glover,
Parents,
2 Oct. 2025
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For more tips, tricks and the latest updates, make sure to sign up for our weekly newsletter.—
Janet W. Lee,
NPR,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Customs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/customs. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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