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time-honored traditions
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Recent Examples of time-honored
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The tradition of a player presenting a gift to a new teammate in exchange for a jersey number is time-honored in baseball.
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Newsweek, 20 Feb. 2025
Also, while the filtration process is inventive, the ingredients and traditional harvesting and fermentation methods are time-honored.
—Bryce Jones, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Feb. 2025
From next-gen tech and time-honored tools to display-worthy indulgences designed to set all of the senses at ease, here are 27 of the best wellness gifts that will guarantee those on your list start the New Year off on a healthy, happy note.
—Zoe Ruffner, Vogue, 13 Oct. 2024
Maneuvering to face the candidate believed to be easiest to defeat in the general election is a time-honored, if disputed, campaign tactic.
—Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Feb. 2024
President Biden pardoned two lucky turkeys Monday to mark the 76th anniversary of the National Thanksgiving Turkey Ceremony, one of the time-honored, albeit quirky, White House traditions.
—Kathryn Watson, CBS News, 20 Nov. 2023
Two of the most popular and time-honored tabletop games got the crossover treatment this summer with the release of Monopoly Scrabble.
—Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 3 Aug. 2023
Competitions like these are one of the most foundational and time-honored traditions in hip-hop, a culture celebrating its 50th anniversary this year.
—Ben Barzilai Christopher Lee, New York Times, 14 June 2023
Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate The 90-year-old maker of one San Francisco’s most beloved and time-honored desserts is retiring, but his delicate cheesecakes will continue on under new ownership.
—Elena Kadvany, San Francisco Chronicle, 15 Mar. 2023
Newsweek, 20 Feb. 2025
Also, while the filtration process is inventive, the ingredients and traditional harvesting and fermentation methods are time-honored.
—Bryce Jones, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Feb. 2025
From next-gen tech and time-honored tools to display-worthy indulgences designed to set all of the senses at ease, here are 27 of the best wellness gifts that will guarantee those on your list start the New Year off on a healthy, happy note.
—Zoe Ruffner, Vogue, 13 Oct. 2024
Maneuvering to face the candidate believed to be easiest to defeat in the general election is a time-honored, if disputed, campaign tactic.
—Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Feb. 2024
President Biden pardoned two lucky turkeys Monday to mark the 76th anniversary of the National Thanksgiving Turkey Ceremony, one of the time-honored, albeit quirky, White House traditions.
—Kathryn Watson, CBS News, 20 Nov. 2023
Two of the most popular and time-honored tabletop games got the crossover treatment this summer with the release of Monopoly Scrabble.
—Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 3 Aug. 2023
Competitions like these are one of the most foundational and time-honored traditions in hip-hop, a culture celebrating its 50th anniversary this year.
—Ben Barzilai Christopher Lee, New York Times, 14 June 2023
Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate The 90-year-old maker of one San Francisco’s most beloved and time-honored desserts is retiring, but his delicate cheesecakes will continue on under new ownership.
—Elena Kadvany, San Francisco Chronicle, 15 Mar. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for time-honored
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Meghan Markle has ditched one of her tried and true outfit formulas in favor of a trendier silhouette.—
Starr Bowenbank,
People.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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Dehydrating is a tried and true method that has many positive benefits for your health and budget.—
Jordan Liberty Phillips,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Romaine Salad With Oranges And Radishes Recipe: Potato-And-Rutabaga Gratin Recipe: Hummingbird Sheet Cake Staying tried-and-true to a traditional menu might satisfy your older relatives, but sometimes breaking from tradition makes a meal more memorable and treasured.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
19 Apr. 2025
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But This tendency to go with the tried-and-true opens up an opportunity for us.—
Michael Foster,
Forbes.com,
19 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Hepworth takes a legal-first approach as opposed to other crypto ''influencers'' or traditional financial consultants, assisting investors in understanding risk, security, and long-term wealth strategies as well as market opportunities.—
Kody Boye,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
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These are our favorite open earbuds for every fit and budget. Don’t forget to check out our other guides like the Best Wireless Earbuds, the Best Workout Headphones, and the Best Wireless Headphones for more traditional options.—
Ryan Waniata,
Wired News,
25 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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From patriotic songs to polkas to timeless tunes, the group of talented musicians will educate and entertain guests during a free two-hour concert in DeBary Hall Historic Site’s theater.—
Joe Rassel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
23 Apr. 2025
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Whether associated with media houses, corporate teams or agencies, communicators can harness this timeless model to craft authentic narratives.—
Deepa Nagraj,
Forbes.com,
22 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Many see it as just the latest chapter in an age-old tale of U.S. aggression.—
Kate Linthicum,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Apr. 2025
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The Pittsburgh rapper is rolling out his latest album Kush + Orange Juice 2 and stopped by The Joe Budden Podcast to discuss a variety of topics — one of which is the age-old (and centuries-ago-answered) question: Is the Earth flat or round?—
Angel Diaz,
Billboard,
22 Apr. 2025
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