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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
Writs of assistance were open‑ended search warrants granted to British customs officers to search for smuggled goods; they were not limited by time, person, or location, and no probable cause was required.
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Amanda Cats-Baril, Twin Cities, 4 Mar. 2026
While customs vary by destination, a good rule of thumb is $3 to $5 per night for standard hotels and $5 to $10 for luxury stays.
—Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 3 Mar. 2026
The Overland Park restaurant has built its identity around cultural exchange, regularly inviting chefs from Japan and hosting limited events that introduce diners to techniques and customs rarely seen in the Midwest.
—J.m. Banks
march 3, Kansas City Star, 3 Mar. 2026
The current North American tour brings its one-of-a-kind musical instruments, strange customs and riveting performance art routines to the Waterbury Palace for three shows on March 3 and March 4.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 1 Mar. 2026
Spanish conquistadors overthrew Tenochtitlan in 1521, establishing what would become Mexico City with vastly different customs.
—John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 1 Mar. 2026
Disrespecting Cultural Norms When visiting ports of call, be mindful of local customs and etiquette.
—Jill Schildhouse, Southern Living, 28 Feb. 2026
Abhisek, my personal butler, looked after my every requirement while offering a wealth of insight into local customs, food and architecture.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Feb. 2026
By comparison, customs duties were about $195 billion the same year, the Treasury reported.
—Kate Dore, Cfp®, Ea, CNBC, 27 Feb. 2026
Amanda Cats-Baril, Twin Cities, 4 Mar. 2026
While customs vary by destination, a good rule of thumb is $3 to $5 per night for standard hotels and $5 to $10 for luxury stays.
—Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 3 Mar. 2026
The Overland Park restaurant has built its identity around cultural exchange, regularly inviting chefs from Japan and hosting limited events that introduce diners to techniques and customs rarely seen in the Midwest.
—J.m. Banks
march 3, Kansas City Star, 3 Mar. 2026
The current North American tour brings its one-of-a-kind musical instruments, strange customs and riveting performance art routines to the Waterbury Palace for three shows on March 3 and March 4.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 1 Mar. 2026
Spanish conquistadors overthrew Tenochtitlan in 1521, establishing what would become Mexico City with vastly different customs.
—John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 1 Mar. 2026
Disrespecting Cultural Norms When visiting ports of call, be mindful of local customs and etiquette.
—Jill Schildhouse, Southern Living, 28 Feb. 2026
Abhisek, my personal butler, looked after my every requirement while offering a wealth of insight into local customs, food and architecture.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Feb. 2026
By comparison, customs duties were about $195 billion the same year, the Treasury reported.
—Kate Dore, Cfp®, Ea, CNBC, 27 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for customs
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In December 2025, UNESCO added Iceland’s swimming culture the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity category, which aims to protect living traditions, rituals, skills, social practices, and arts that have been shared through generations.—
Lauren Breedlove,
Outside,
3 Mar. 2026
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Stephanie Worinkeng, the founder of A Time To Organize in Greenville, South Carolina, recommends creating homes for items that fit within your existing rituals.—
Sarah Lyon,
Southern Living,
1 Mar. 2026
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The court said that any gun laws must have a strong grounding in the nation’s historical traditions.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
2 Mar. 2026
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In some traditions, a celestial beast was believed to be devouring the Moon.—
Alan Bradley,
Space.com,
2 Mar. 2026
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That’s thanks not only to overall market performance but consistent savings habits by 401(k) participants, Fidelity noted.—
Jeanne Sahadi,
CNN Money,
4 Mar. 2026
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Your blood sugar naturally rises in the morning, but habits can influence how much and how long.—
Caitlin Beale,
Health,
3 Mar. 2026
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The race could revive a pandemic-era rivalry between Kiley and Pan, who tussled over vaccine and public health rules while serving in the state Legislature.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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The gap helps explain why authorities are tightening FX rules even as exporters press for more predictable conversion mechanics.—
Tiisetso Motsoeneng,
semafor.com,
9 Mar. 2026
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In the lawsuit, Live Nation and Ticketmaster are accused of engaging in a variety of anticompetitive practices, including locking venues into long-term exclusive ticketing contracts and retaliating against rivals and venues that seek to use alternatives.—
Josh Sisco,
Bloomberg,
9 Mar. 2026
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In July 2025, Delfin signed agreements with three communities along the Marañón River to restore and replant 425 acres of land degraded by clear-cutting and harmful agricultural practices.—
Lale Arikoglu,
Condé Nast Traveler,
8 Mar. 2026
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While both candidates occupied the party’s progressive flank, Talarico presented himself as a Democrat who could speak the language of faith and values to voters who have drifted rightward in recent years.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
4 Mar. 2026
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Guidance from the National Child Traumatic Stress Network says adults sharing their own feelings with children can be an opportunity to convey personal beliefs and values about how to treat others.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 Mar. 2026
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“Customs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/customs. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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