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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
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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
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Recent Examples of tradition
In addition, Brown draws on Black traditions of culture and collectivism to mobilize communities.
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Essence, 6 Aug. 2025
Defensive tradition continues Flowers credited the Golden Bulls’ recent surge to defensive excellence.
—Shane Connuck, Charlotte Observer, 5 Aug. 2025
The 2025 Gram 17 continues LG's tradition of pushing the boundaries of what a large-screen laptop can be, delivering a rare blend of size and portability.
—Brian Westover, PC Magazine, 5 Aug. 2025
The history of the program is right there on display for all to see, especially players tasked with the challenge and responsibility of continuing a tradition of football excellence at UC Davis.
—Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 5 Aug. 2025
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Essence, 6 Aug. 2025
Defensive tradition continues Flowers credited the Golden Bulls’ recent surge to defensive excellence.
—Shane Connuck, Charlotte Observer, 5 Aug. 2025
The 2025 Gram 17 continues LG's tradition of pushing the boundaries of what a large-screen laptop can be, delivering a rare blend of size and portability.
—Brian Westover, PC Magazine, 5 Aug. 2025
The history of the program is right there on display for all to see, especially players tasked with the challenge and responsibility of continuing a tradition of football excellence at UC Davis.
—Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 5 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for tradition
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tradition
Noun
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Swarthmore would not be the first school to allow a biological male to compete in women's sports after the NCAA rule change, if the allegations are true.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
17 Aug. 2025
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Timing players is part of the rules, but it is not applied homogeneously in different tournaments and circumstances.—
Julio Cesar Valdera Morales,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Aug. 2025
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Bats are often seen as symbols of evil and darkness, largely due to their association with vampires and the supernatural in Western folklore.—
Anna Tunkova,
CNN Money,
15 Aug. 2025
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When Taylor Swift dropped folklore and evermore, her stylists selected Magnolia Pearl’s vintage-laced dresses.—
Tanya Benedicto Klich,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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This triumph is a key part of Murtagh's mythology for fans of Diana Gabaldon's novels, though it's not shown on screen.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
EW.com,
9 Aug. 2025
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Centered on the Greek mythology of sirens, the story follows Devon (Meghann Fahy), who thinks her sister Simone (Milly Alcock) has a really creepy relationship with her new boss, the enigmatic socialite Michaela Kell (Julianne Moore).—
Dana Feldman,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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All of that lore is now part of the building’s permanent exhibit.—
Chris Dong,
AFAR Media,
12 Aug. 2025
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While perhaps no one on Preller’s team topped the strong-coffee intake per day of Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell — two 20-ounce cups with two shots of espresso in each — a Padres scout did reprise consumption habits that are the stuff of Padres lore.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Aug. 2025
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To that end, the government said that the Regulator would have three primary purposes: (1) club sustainability; (2) systemic sustainability; and (3) cultural heritage.—
Chris Deubert,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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The world is finally embracing the vibrant rhythms and authentic storytelling that have been a part of our heritage for generations.—
Nkosiyati Khumalo,
Billboard,
6 Aug. 2025
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The cruise is 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, although events are planned Friday, Aug. 15, as well, including the official ribbon cutting and a meet-and-greet with Motown legend and former Detroit City Council member Martha Reeves.—
Eric D. Lawrence,
Freep.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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Continue reading … 'DON’T DO IT' – 'The View' host begs music legend to snub Trump's Kennedy Center honor.—
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FOXNews.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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“Tradition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tradition. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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