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
Recording with the front-facing camera is a little like looking in a mirror, watching yourself as others see you, which, in the tradition of psychoanalysis, can be called constitutive of human experience.
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Lauren Michele Jackson, New Yorker, 7 June 2025
As such, don’t feel obligated to keep up a tradition that’s wearing you down.
—R. Eric Thomas, Denver Post, 7 June 2025
Now in their late 70s, these men have maintained a remarkable tradition of camaraderie and loyalty.
—Chicago Tribune, 7 June 2025
This edition of the Florida Panthers has continued a long team tradition of engaging fans with their play and their personalities.
—Ben Crandell, Sun Sentinel, 7 June 2025
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Lauren Michele Jackson, New Yorker, 7 June 2025
As such, don’t feel obligated to keep up a tradition that’s wearing you down.
—R. Eric Thomas, Denver Post, 7 June 2025
Now in their late 70s, these men have maintained a remarkable tradition of camaraderie and loyalty.
—Chicago Tribune, 7 June 2025
This edition of the Florida Panthers has continued a long team tradition of engaging fans with their play and their personalities.
—Ben Crandell, Sun Sentinel, 7 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tradition
Noun
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But if Ayatollah Khamenei and his regime is seriously weakened that could destabilize the rule of the theocrats.—
Ian Pannell,
ABC News,
18 June 2025
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Also, as became clear from the uncalled takedowns by both teams, referees Chris Rooney and Jean Hebert were calling the game by Rollerball championship game rules.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
18 June 2025
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Preserving The Intangible Intangible cultural heritage—including language, dance, spiritual practices, music and folklore—is inherently vulnerable due to its living and performative nature.—
Sattie Persaud,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2025
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Now, among its ancient rock formations, folklore, and fairy pools, Skye has a new claim to fame: food.—
Sarah Wood González,
Vogue,
11 June 2025
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Estée and Joseph changed their names to enhance the mythology of the Estée Lauder brand.—
Victoria Edel,
People.com,
15 June 2025
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For the Māori people, the park’s mountains are rich in mythology.—
Pat Tompkins,
AFAR Media,
9 June 2025
Noun
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Bluegrass tunes float up from the front deck of the Old Florida Café and attractions are blessedly limited; consider the Micanopy Historical Society Museum to dive deep into Old Florida lore.—
Skye Sherman,
Southern Living,
14 June 2025
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The Checkers are trying to do their part to etch their name in hockey lore.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
14 June 2025
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Their stories are deeply personal, rooted in healing, heritage, and style.—
Essence,
Essence,
20 June 2025
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Istituto Marangoni Firenze said that each project was rooted in each designer’s personal exploration of cultural heritage and contemporary issues.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
20 June 2025
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As local legend goes, the bridge served as an escape route for Depression-era bank robber John Dillinger.—
Mars King,
Twin Cities,
15 June 2025
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While the Beaver Nuggets and jerky wall get most of the love (and yes, the bathrooms are as spotless as legend says), chefs say the real reason to pull over is the hot bar.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
15 June 2025
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“Tradition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tradition. Accessed 24 Jun. 2025.
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