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as in customary
based on customs usually handed down from a previous generation
a traditional Passover meal at his grandparents' house
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as in conservative
tending to favor established ideas, conditions, or institutions
a family that is very traditional when it comes to institutions like marriage
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Recent Examples of traditional
The traditional Italian recipe only has four ingredients–black pepper, pecorino cheese, pasta cooking water, pasta – but our version has a few more.
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Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 10 Jan. 2026
The company’s proprietary Safe+ solid-state platform, combined with its in-situ sub-micron industrial film deposition (ISFD) technology, is designed to boost energy density while improving intrinsic safety by replacing traditional liquid electrolytes.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 10 Jan. 2026
Because there are many different ways to make money outside of a traditional job, there are several types of 1099 forms.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 10 Jan. 2026
Are they seen as liberal or are they seen as more traditional conservative governments?
—Philip Elliott, Time, 10 Jan. 2026
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Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 10 Jan. 2026
The company’s proprietary Safe+ solid-state platform, combined with its in-situ sub-micron industrial film deposition (ISFD) technology, is designed to boost energy density while improving intrinsic safety by replacing traditional liquid electrolytes.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 10 Jan. 2026
Because there are many different ways to make money outside of a traditional job, there are several types of 1099 forms.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 10 Jan. 2026
Are they seen as liberal or are they seen as more traditional conservative governments?
—Philip Elliott, Time, 10 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for traditional
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In addition to this, beat reporters Mike Kaye and Alex Zietlow broke down the matchup and offered their predictions on the contest, as is customary.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Jan. 2026
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The United States has not ratified the convention but generally treats its provisions as customary law.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
7 Jan. 2026
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Economy is a conservative talk show host, former head of Save California and candidate for California State Board of Equalization.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Jan. 2026
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While in Jamaica, the Ramírez boys were sent to a very conservative private school to learn English and were punished for refusing to sing the British national anthem in morning assembly.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 Jan. 2026
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Unlike conventional lithium-ion batteries that falter under heat, thermal batteries use molten salts as electrolytes, which become ionically conductive only when heated.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Jan. 2026
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They are hidden from conventional daylight.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 Jan. 2026
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Leo took part in celebrations for the 1700th anniversary of the Council of Nicaea in the northwestern town of Iznik, alongside the spiritual leader of eastern orthodox Christians, Patriarch Bartholomew.—
Christopher Lamb,
CNN Money,
28 Nov. 2025
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Tinubu’s two-year presidency has focused on fixing Nigeria’s ailing economy by cutting fuel subsidies, engineering a return to orthodox monetary policy at the central bank, taming inflation, and introducing a new tax regime.—
Alexander Onukwue,
semafor.com,
24 Nov. 2025
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His background was classical music.—
Rob Sheffield,
Rolling Stone,
15 Jan. 2026
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Since then, the Annual Tibet House US Benefit Concert has established itself as one of the most singular benefit shows in a city with no shortage of them, bringing popular and classical musicians from both the East and West to the same stage at Carnegie Hall for one night.—
Joe Lynch,
Billboard,
13 Jan. 2026
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As usual, Coon thrives in ambiguity, layering a seemingly straightforward woman with depth.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Jan. 2026
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As a result, Musick elected to bench her usual rotation for much of the second half.—
Ethan Westerman,
Arkansas Online,
8 Jan. 2026
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One film has dominated much of the season and shattered records, while the other carries an undercurrent of passion and historical weight that could resonate on a preferential Oscar ballot.—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
7 Jan. 2026
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Others have expressed concern about nationalist rhetoric and disputes over historical memory, particularly regarding Hungary’s role in the Holocaust.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Traditional.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/traditional. Accessed 18 Jan. 2026.
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