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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
There were extremely rich philosophical traditions in the non-Western world that your great books classes completely ignore.
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Big Think, 6 Nov. 2025
The project stems from the director’s gastronomic passion for white truffle and its connection with terroir and tradition.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 6 Nov. 2025
Red Cup Day, a Starbucks tradition since 2018, is typically one of the company’s busiest days of the year.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 6 Nov. 2025
For shoppers planning to cook a full holiday dinner at home, each of the stores is helping shoppers stretch budgets without sacrificing tradition.
—Rey Covarrubias Jr, AZCentral.com, 6 Nov. 2025
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Big Think, 6 Nov. 2025
The project stems from the director’s gastronomic passion for white truffle and its connection with terroir and tradition.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 6 Nov. 2025
Red Cup Day, a Starbucks tradition since 2018, is typically one of the company’s busiest days of the year.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 6 Nov. 2025
For shoppers planning to cook a full holiday dinner at home, each of the stores is helping shoppers stretch budgets without sacrificing tradition.
—Rey Covarrubias Jr, AZCentral.com, 6 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for tradition
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tradition
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The number of foreign residents has risen sharply in recent years, reaching a record 3 percent of the population in 2024, as Tokyo cautiously loosened visa rules for workers in key industries such as manufacturing, agriculture, and caregiving.—
Micah McCartney,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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However, Laporta has now become closer to La Liga president Tebas, as Barca have looked for more flexibility in meeting the competition’s strict financial sustainability rules.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Combining centuries-old Jewish folklore with the then-new medium of cinema, Paul Wegener and Carl Boese’s pioneering horror film draws its inspiration from a legend about a life-sized clay figure — a golem — that came to life to protect the Jews of Prague.—
Katie Rife,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 Oct. 2025
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Different ethnic groups have made their home in the state, bringing with them their own traditions and folklore.—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
30 Oct. 2025
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Set in Salem, Massachusetts, the third season will dive deeper into the mythology of witchcraft, introduce new ‘spellbound’ families and feature some of the historical happenings of Salem, the infamous town of witch trials and folklore.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
6 Nov. 2025
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They're ruled by Venus In mythology, Venus is the goddess of love, beauty and pleasure — a muse of desire.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
5 Nov. 2025
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Today, the fourth and fifth generations are largely leading the philanthropic drive, but the family’s vision and values were evident throughout the 20th century.—
Maggie Menderski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
26 Oct. 2025
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Although Connolly served as deputy speaker of Ireland’s lower house after being first elected in 2016, her win was widely viewed as continuing the recent trend of choosing a more independent president based on the candidate’s values.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
25 Oct. 2025
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The lore of the position is passed between players like travelers telling tales at a campfire.—
Jourdan Rodrigue,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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The lore behind one of Louisville's favorite hole in the wall restaurants begins with a gift.—
Amanda Hancock,
Louisville Courier Journal,
24 Oct. 2025
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Needless to say, Hermann residents are proud of their heritage.—
Erika Ebsworth-Goold,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Oct. 2025
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As a member of the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation on your mothers side and also with Mexican heritage from your father, how have both cultures shaped your approach to food and community?—
J.M. Banks,
Kansas City Star,
25 Oct. 2025
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The Heart of the Ocean may be fictional, but its legend feels real—modeled loosely on the Hope Diamond.—
Lilah Ramzi,
Vogue,
25 Oct. 2025
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That’s football, even legends come and go.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Tradition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tradition. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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