Thesaurus results for TRADITION

tradition

noun

trə-ˈdi-shən

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 on the Web Born in New Jersey, Afiya and her siblings spent their early childhood in a culturally rich environment, celebrating traditions like Kwanzaa and later joining a vibrant Muslim community after their mother converted to Islam. —

Ruhama Wolle, Glamour, 5 Sep. 2024 The tradition of South Korean haenyeo is now being brought to the big screen. —

Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 5 Sep. 2024 These newcomers brought their many traditions with them—including begging for treats. —

Brandon Tensley, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 Sep. 2024 Early voting is a tradition that dates back to the Civil War, says Burgat. —

Simmone Shah, TIME, 5 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for tradition

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