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

For some Muslim intellectuals and travelers, Japan’s modernization and its victory over Russia was proof that Asian nations need not be subservient to Europe or abandon their own cultural traditions. — Mimi Hanaoka, The Conversation, 11 Aug. 2026

OpenAI’s friction@ email address are in the same tradition, though aimed at internal issues rather than those experienced by its external customers. — Emily Forlini, Fortune, 11 Aug. 2026

Check out Mish Delicatessen in the Fairfax District, a deeply personal attempt to modernize the Jewish deli tradition. — Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 11 Aug. 2026

Before the flight, White House Press Secretary Joe Lockhart and other Clinton officials honored the tradition of keeping representatives of the White House press corps informed about the president's whereabouts. — Susan Page, USA Today, 11 Aug. 2026