1
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
Her portrayal of social customs appears almost fantastical in light of the transformation undergone by her protagonist.
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Literary Hub,
1 July 2026
Mid-range to high-end hotels can also often help guests secure VIP airport services that escort them through customs, to get their bags and to their transportation, Kimpton said.
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Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
30 June 2026
While many people move abroad to expand their careers and gain international work experience, settling into a new country also means navigating unfamiliar customs, language, and routines.
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Taryn White,
Travel + Leisure,
30 June 2026
Not just to the athletic feats that happen, but to the customs and traditions of the countries involved.
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Will Richmond,
The Providence Journal,
30 June 2026
As the world's oldest tennis tournament, first held in 1877, the London event is known for preserving customs that set it apart from the other Grand Slams.
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Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
30 June 2026
Some head for customs inspections, while others move north by rail or on semitrucks, ready to restock local big-box stores.
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Whitney Eulich,
Christian Science Monitor,
29 June 2026
But British authorities had removed customs and revenue cases from the ordinary common-law courts.
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Joseph Thorndike,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
Its flavors and customs and ways of living are revealed to us over dinner or even a simple morning coffee.
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Los Angeles Times,
24 June 2026
Literary Hub,
1 July 2026
Mid-range to high-end hotels can also often help guests secure VIP airport services that escort them through customs, to get their bags and to their transportation, Kimpton said.
—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
30 June 2026
While many people move abroad to expand their careers and gain international work experience, settling into a new country also means navigating unfamiliar customs, language, and routines.
—
Taryn White,
Travel + Leisure,
30 June 2026
Not just to the athletic feats that happen, but to the customs and traditions of the countries involved.
—
Will Richmond,
The Providence Journal,
30 June 2026
As the world's oldest tennis tournament, first held in 1877, the London event is known for preserving customs that set it apart from the other Grand Slams.
—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
30 June 2026
Some head for customs inspections, while others move north by rail or on semitrucks, ready to restock local big-box stores.
—
Whitney Eulich,
Christian Science Monitor,
29 June 2026
But British authorities had removed customs and revenue cases from the ordinary common-law courts.
—
Joseph Thorndike,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
Its flavors and customs and ways of living are revealed to us over dinner or even a simple morning coffee.
—
Los Angeles Times,
24 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for customs
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Treatments include facials, massages, body therapies, and holistic rejuvenating rituals, incorporating the resort's proprietary skincare brand, Mirbeau Glow, along with high-end French lines Yon-Ka and Caudalie.
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Experts emphasize that consistent rituals, including touch and scent, are crucial for regulating the brain's stress systems, rather than just product formulas.
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Each exchange led to a conversation about how their traditions and lives differed.
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Andronis describes the restaurant as a traditional Greek taverna set against the caldera cliffs, blending Greek traditions with Santorini’s romance and exclusivity.
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To meet that demand, develop a travel wellness and performance plan built around personalized habits rather than generic advice.
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While an initial spike in fuel costs caused a temporary pullback in longer-distance shopping trips in March, the data shows that consumer driving habits quickly rebounded by April, signaling strong offline shopping intent rather than a permanent shift to online channels.
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First, President Dillon asked for existing data centers to be grandfathered in the ordinance, meaning operating data centers can expand without following these rules.
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Under federal rules, if a complaint about an infant formula — such as a report of an adverse event — shows a possible health hazard, the company must investigate.
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While most meditation practices ask you to stay mentally engaged, NSDR asks you to follow along, let go, and remain passive throughout the exercise.
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As children spend more time at home during summer break, experts want parents to be mindful of proper gun storage and safety practices to keep their families safe.
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The values imparted to me throughout my public school education — equal opportunity, impartial justice, respect for expertise, basic honesty — have been abandoned by a new breed of politician that has turned governance itself into a blood sport.
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Companies with larger market cap values, such as the top 25 listed below, generally tend to by more stable, while smaller companies can offer higher volatility, but greater growth potential.
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“Customs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/customs. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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