Synonyms of tradition

tradition

noun

trə-ˈdi-shən 

1

as in rule

an inherited or established way of thinking, feeling, or doing

the town tradition of having the oldest resident ride at the head of the parade

Synonyms & Similar Words

• rule
• principles
• values
• heritage
• convention
• custom
• standards
• ethic
• prescription
• norm
• legacy
• superstition
• mode
• culture
• folklore
• rubric
• inheritance
• mores
• form
• lore
• lifestyle
• birthright

2

as in folklore

the body of customs, beliefs, stories, and sayings associated with a people, thing, or place

according to tradition, this field was the site of a skirmish between the first settlers and the Native Americans living in the area

Synonyms & Similar Words

• folklore
• mythology
• lore
• legend
• myth
• mythos
• information
• legendry
• tale
• folklife
• knowledge
• wisdom
• anecdote
• folktale
• fable
• yarn
• old wives' tale

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of tradition

The idea for the restaurant came a few years ago, when Kaur and Singh began making fusion dishes and realized Kansas City was missing a place where tradition met new ideas like Indian fusion pizza and homemade sweets. — Noelle Alviz-Gransee, Kansas City Star, 14 July 2026

The best experiences borrow from every part of the day, including the outfit, the pregame meal, the traditions and the postgame hang. — Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 14 July 2026

In this film by Mira Nair, based on the novel by Jhumpa Lahiri, the Ganguli family maintain a delicate balancing act between honoring the traditions of their native India and blending into American culture after moving from Calcutta to New York. — Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 14 July 2026

The next generation of Hollywood — including comedy stars like Adam Sandler, Ben Stiller and Chris Rock — has continued the tradition. — Maddie Connors, Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2026