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
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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
Faith communities across traditions have always recognized the moral imperative to care for vulnerable children.
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Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 19 Apr. 2026
Moctezuma and de Poyen took some time to talk about this latest show, and their own participation in a long, historical tradition of art as a means of protest and resistance.
—Lisa Deaderick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Apr. 2026
At the end of the day, butter represents quality, tradition, and the connection between farmers and the food on our tables.
—Karla Walsh, Travel + Leisure, 18 Apr. 2026
Cruising gives you the opportunity to visit multiple islands with ease and get a genuine feel for each one’s unique beauty and traditions.
—Allison Tibaldi, USA Today, 18 Apr. 2026
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Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 19 Apr. 2026
Moctezuma and de Poyen took some time to talk about this latest show, and their own participation in a long, historical tradition of art as a means of protest and resistance.
—Lisa Deaderick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Apr. 2026
At the end of the day, butter represents quality, tradition, and the connection between farmers and the food on our tables.
—Karla Walsh, Travel + Leisure, 18 Apr. 2026
Cruising gives you the opportunity to visit multiple islands with ease and get a genuine feel for each one’s unique beauty and traditions.
—Allison Tibaldi, USA Today, 18 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tradition
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Under the rules of the International Olympic Committee and IAAF (now World Athletics), track and field’s global governing body, athletes were prohibited from receiving money for their sport.—
Scott M. Reid,
Oc Register,
17 Apr. 2026
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Both populous nations had formerly been under British colonial rule and were now independent; the British government, led by Prime Minister Harold Macmillan, had an interest in maintaining good relations.—
Rebecca Mead,
New Yorker,
17 Apr. 2026
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It’s called ‘Spiral’ and it’s set in 1980s Ireland and dripping in folklore, repression and the strangeness of the Irish countryside.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
17 Apr. 2026
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By Julie Beck Children have a folklore all their own, and the games, rhymes, trends, and legends that catch on spread to many kids across time and space.—
Isabel Fattal,
The Atlantic,
11 Apr. 2026
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There seems to be a desire to say something about the greed and corruption at the heart of American western mythology this season.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
20 Apr. 2026
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Piercing the Stones mythology Spitz’s deep reporting often pierces the mythology surrounding the band.—
Marc Ballon,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Apr. 2026
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Yet that commitment has been lost in our national discourse, drowned out by years of media attention trained on Republican legislators who have largely abandoned those historical values in service of a deregulatory corporatism.—
Nadia Gill,
HollywoodReporter,
22 Apr. 2026
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As Firecracker realizes during a marketing brainstorm with VP Ashley Barrett, Oh Father, Vought producer Courtenay Fortney, and the Worm, the basic values of Jesus Christ don’t sell anymore.—
Ben Rosenstock,
Vulture,
22 Apr. 2026
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The James clan has the chance to add another chapter to its family lore this month, thanks to Bronny's growth into a player that all of the Los Angeles Lakers can trust.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Now, that’s simply part of Lorne’s lore.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
16 Apr. 2026
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This song joins a long line of genre defining songs, each one creating a benchmark of style that adds to the magnificent heritage that is ‘The Bond Song’.—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
16 Apr. 2026
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Melton’s Austin starts as a baby leftist crying over a dead bee, then becomes torn between the authentic Korean cultural education Chairwoman Park claims to offer him and the increasingly ambitious Ashley, who wants to leverage Austin’s heritage for her own personal gain.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
16 Apr. 2026
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The Swimming Hall of Fame next door, which honors the legends in the diving field, is staying put and will be getting a major makeover, too.—
Joan Murray,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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His father, Lee Hae Chang, a baseball legend in South Korea, said his son couldn’t recognize him upon arrival.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Tradition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tradition. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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