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

Yet Saint-Tropez remains stubbornly itself, with social rituals and unspoken conventions that aren't always obvious at first.

— Lanie Goodman, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Aug. 2026
The story follows a husband and wife who buy their dream ranch only to discover the land is alive with ancient spirits, and survival means submitting to increasingly disturbing rituals with each turn of the season.

— Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of rituals

Noun

Treatments rely on Ayurvedic traditions and Eastern healing philosophies.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Aug. 2026
The Second Annual Shabbat 1000 at the Gale Young Jewish professionals come together for a night of dinner, cocktails and Shabbat traditions hosted by the nonprofit YJP Miami.

— Jessica Tzikas, Sun Sentinel, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of traditions

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

Elarms-Orr has been sprinkled into first-team time throughout open practices.

— Joe Buscaglia, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026
Medical practices throughout the world were roughly similar, but the consistency of the messaging helped engender a level of trust that went missing in other locales.

— T.M. Brown, CNN Money, 16 Aug. 2026

Definition of practices

Noun

The son of a nurse and school caretaker, the values instilled in him by his parents and older brother were crucial to building a strong work ethic.

— Gregg Evans, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
Employees, partners and clients see the values behind the business, not just the business itself.

— Sergey Stopnevich, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026