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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
Last month, comedian and actor Megan Stalter made headlines for defying red carpet tradition by wearing a pair of blue Levi’s jeans and a white T-shirt to the 2025 Emmys.
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Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 23 Oct. 2025
He is considered to be an original disruptor in the wine world thanks to his passion for creating innovative wines that sometimes seem counterintuitive to the older traditions held by many French winemakers.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 23 Oct. 2025
Not in the name of our heritage, our faith, or our moral tradition.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 23 Oct. 2025
Pay homage to nature is another Samhain tradition.
—Lisa Stardust, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2025
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Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 23 Oct. 2025
He is considered to be an original disruptor in the wine world thanks to his passion for creating innovative wines that sometimes seem counterintuitive to the older traditions held by many French winemakers.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 23 Oct. 2025
Not in the name of our heritage, our faith, or our moral tradition.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 23 Oct. 2025
Pay homage to nature is another Samhain tradition.
—Lisa Stardust, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tradition
Noun
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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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The longer, second part of each episode ('The Long Sweetening') focuses on a history or folklore topic from the Ozark region.—
Becca Martin-Brown,
Arkansas Online,
29 Oct. 2025
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The film is inspired by Mexican folklore.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
28 Oct. 2025
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In Greek mythology, Chione was the goddess of snow.—
Alex Vance,
Parents,
23 Oct. 2025
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There is burgeoning discourse about how Welsh mythology and folklore have been used by authors from outside Wales.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
22 Oct. 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 29 Oct. 2025.
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