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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
Following the family tradition, Philippe climbed the company ranks, starting from the very bottom and moving to the very top.
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Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 15 June 2026
As is, at this point, a tradition on The View, the cohosts reacted in the moment while Haines comically panicked at the interruption.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 15 June 2026
That same political tradition, 60 years later, delivered Kamala Harris to the top of the ticket.
—Ta-Nehisi Coates, Vanity Fair, 15 June 2026
Each will have a player escort, which is one of the great World Cup traditions.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 15 June 2026
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Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 15 June 2026
As is, at this point, a tradition on The View, the cohosts reacted in the moment while Haines comically panicked at the interruption.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 15 June 2026
That same political tradition, 60 years later, delivered Kamala Harris to the top of the ticket.
—Ta-Nehisi Coates, Vanity Fair, 15 June 2026
Each will have a player escort, which is one of the great World Cup traditions.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 15 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tradition
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According to Academy rules, the number of nominees in each category is determined by the volume of submissions, with the field expanding to a sixth lead or supporting nominee only once entries cross the 80-submission threshold.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
12 June 2026
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At first glance, FIFA’s new rule may appear as basic player safety.—
Dilan Gomih,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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The incident is the latest tragedy on Lake Lanier, one of the nation's busiest recreational lakes and a body of water that has become the subject of both public safety concerns and persistent folklore.—
Zachary Bynum,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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These seven sites sit at a rather eerie intersection of science and folklore.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
15 June 2026
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Clemens concluded by addressing the friction between league initiatives and the personal values of the players on the field.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
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Falling property values are not only a worry for property owners but for towns and cities that base local tax collections on those values.—
Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
17 June 2026
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Parsons’ feature debut builds a woozy, minimalist mythology out of his shorts.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
14 June 2026
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Almine Rech notes in its announcement Carrington’s fascination with mythology (particularly Celtic), the occult, and, like her Surrealist peers, the dreamlike subconscious.—
Tessa Solomon,
ARTnews.com,
13 June 2026
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Havaianas, with their authentic heritage and unfussy design, are an easy way to get the look—and at a great price to boot.—
Christina Holevas,
Vogue,
11 June 2026
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Founded by Patricia Bonaldi in Uberlândia, a city in Brazil known for its embroidery heritage, the brand has spent years building a loyal following through craftsmanship, colour and an unmistakably confident view of femininity.—
Kate Hardcastle,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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Bill Cody, the Grand Ole Opry and longtime WSM Radio host who woke up listeners with his velvet voice and country music lore, has died.—
Emily St. Martin,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
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It’s embedded in the lore of the city — the breakout pass, the bounding leap, the midair double clutch, the ferocious snarl.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
11 June 2026
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First up are the legends, players who have competed at the highest levels for years and figure to do the same again in the coming weeks.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
11 June 2026
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John Summit, meanwhile, is becoming a household name as one of the biggest DJ’s on the planet, while Mike D — already a legend as a founder of one of hip-hop’s seminal groups — is set to release his first-ever solo album later this summer.—
Ethan Millman,
HollywoodReporter,
11 June 2026
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“Tradition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tradition. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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