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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’s a perfectly worthy retelling of this story that approaches Los Angeles 1821 like Chinatown, one that delves deeply into the traditions of the people indigenous to the land as well as the early attempts to bring fresh water to this desert.
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Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
30 June 2026
Unlike the brighter, more melodic style often associated with Austria and the Tyrol region, Swiss yodeling is slower and more melancholic — an emotionally nuanced tradition rooted in distinct regional dialects.
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Jez Fielder,
Fortune,
30 June 2026
The church has also supported providing an inclusive space for people of different faiths and traditions, positioning itself as a community for anyone in Charlotte, regardless of race, gender or religious background.
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Zaire Breedlove,
Charlotte Observer,
30 June 2026
Unwritten rules are traditions, not rules, and are unenforceable.
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Kelly G. Richardson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 June 2026
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Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
30 June 2026
Unlike the brighter, more melodic style often associated with Austria and the Tyrol region, Swiss yodeling is slower and more melancholic — an emotionally nuanced tradition rooted in distinct regional dialects.
—
Jez Fielder,
Fortune,
30 June 2026
The church has also supported providing an inclusive space for people of different faiths and traditions, positioning itself as a community for anyone in Charlotte, regardless of race, gender or religious background.
—
Zaire Breedlove,
Charlotte Observer,
30 June 2026
Unwritten rules are traditions, not rules, and are unenforceable.
—
Kelly G. Richardson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for tradition
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tradition
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The board removed its previous time limit rule at public comment sessions during board meetings when more than 20 speakers are signed up.
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For county-specific labels like Napa or Sonoma, the 75% rule applies.
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Robin Hood has long been a mascot for social justice, anti-corruption and anti-greed, but this movie posits that there’s a much darker side to the folklore around him.
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Through this historical lens, even Robin Hood folklore played differently.
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The values imparted to me throughout my public school education — equal opportunity, impartial justice, respect for expertise, basic honesty — have been abandoned by a new breed of politician that has turned governance itself into a blood sport.
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Companies with larger market cap values, such as the top 25 listed below, generally tend to by more stable, while smaller companies can offer higher volatility, but greater growth potential.
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While the new Supergirl stars Alcock, 26, as a very different kind of Kara from the one Slater played, the actress believes this new story fits perfectly within the character's mythology.
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The work interweaves South and Southeast Asian mythologies and histories with Western cultural touchstones—from canonical artists to sacred texts—often with a deliberate sense of unease.
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But the Real Madrid winger made the shocking decision to play for Morocco in 2023 thanks to his father’s Moroccan heritage.
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Beyond 18th and Vine are additional landmarks that illustrate the city’s musical heritage.
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The lore continues for Estadio Azteca, where Mexico has never lost a World Cup match.
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The event brings with it a massive new meta game, lots of new cosmetics and obviously a whole lot of lore.
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The legends surrounding the team can, at times, become muddled.
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There are legends of ghost sightings and spooky happenings on the dirt road, like the woman who reportedly wanders it in the dark, crying out for her children.
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“Tradition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tradition. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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