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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
Key Club students overwhelmingly chose Curlee for its annual tradition of supporting a community member in need through a student-run fundraising competition.
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Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 4 May 2026
From Wednesday to May 20, the storied hotel’s Lumen Garden space will host the Neapolitan pizzeria to pay tribute to both Naples’ and Rome’s culinary traditions.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 4 May 2026
The ceremony was officiated by David Brown of Marry Me By David, and included the tradition of jumping the broom.
—Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 4 May 2026
As a result, tradwife submission—just like their fetishized dresses—starts to read less like tradition and more like kink.
—Literary Hub, 4 May 2026
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Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 4 May 2026
From Wednesday to May 20, the storied hotel’s Lumen Garden space will host the Neapolitan pizzeria to pay tribute to both Naples’ and Rome’s culinary traditions.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 4 May 2026
The ceremony was officiated by David Brown of Marry Me By David, and included the tradition of jumping the broom.
—Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 4 May 2026
As a result, tradwife submission—just like their fetishized dresses—starts to read less like tradition and more like kink.
—Literary Hub, 4 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tradition
Noun
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But with the lottery alterations, trades and free agency again will return to a forefront that allowed the Heat to return to the forefront for the majority of these three decades of Riley rule.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
30 Apr. 2026
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He was removed from the assignments last month in what his spokesperson said was a procedural move under House rules following his party change.—
Mathew Miranda,
Sacbee.com,
30 Apr. 2026
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At a time when the ever-widening wealth gap in Los Angeles feels like a gaping hole, the pub’s name, an homage to the English folklore hero-outlaw, feels especially fitting.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
4 May 2026
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The term is part of city folklore, culture and history.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
2 May 2026
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Greek mythology, in particular, has strong connections with South Asia.—
Eana Kim,
ARTnews.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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All of that mythology, though, can obscure the real story.—
Jimmy Jellinek,
SPIN,
27 Apr. 2026
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Pichai carries strong values into his work—economic uplift, compassion for migrants—and says his quest is to build useful things for as many people as possible.—
Andrew R. Chow,
Time,
6 May 2026
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And his values had been incubated in an earlier era.—
David Folkenflik,
NPR,
6 May 2026
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The fans are sure to clock in for its extra nuggets of lore, but there are few reasons for a non-Slimehead to take the plunge.—
Beatrice Loayza,
Variety,
1 May 2026
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White was an integral component off the bench for the Hornets in his 23 appearances, and etched himself into franchise lore by nailing the game-tying bucket to help lift the Hornets over the Miami Heat in the opening round of the play-in tournament.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Apr. 2026
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Performances of bluegrass music and traditional Appalachian clog dancing will bring to life the region’s Scots-Irish heritage dating back to the 18th century.—
Helen Murphy,
PEOPLE,
30 Apr. 2026
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Guests sail aboard intimate expedition ships while historians and specialists lead lectures and discussions focused on regional history, maritime heritage and cultural context.—
Malika Bowling,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2026
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This is the unknown, true story of how the Loch Ness Monster became a legend.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
30 Apr. 2026
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Oettinger has been that guy before — his performance in a seven-game loss to Calgary in 2022 is the stuff of legends.—
Mark Lazerus,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Tradition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tradition. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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