1
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
Audiences will enjoy a unique and memorable performance which blends the traditional and the contemporary, showcasing the skill and passion of the world-class of dancers, musicians and singers in the Riverdance ensemble.
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Jennifer McRae, CBS News, 17 Mar. 2026
Grace, who plays Liborio’s confidant and love interest Aireen, was drawn to the movie’s bold and stylistic storytelling, where a traditional immigrant narrative is interwoven with fantastical visual elements.
—Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 17 Mar. 2026
Its first and only Charlotte restaurant opened in September 2024, offering a wide variety of banh mi sandwiches on a traditional French baguette, CharlotteFive previously reported.
—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 17 Mar. 2026
Applying traditional financial forms of regulation to a technology that was at its core about self-sovereignty, privacy, anonymity, and breaking down global borders was destined to fail.
—Clara Molot, Vanity Fair, 17 Mar. 2026
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Jennifer McRae, CBS News, 17 Mar. 2026
Grace, who plays Liborio’s confidant and love interest Aireen, was drawn to the movie’s bold and stylistic storytelling, where a traditional immigrant narrative is interwoven with fantastical visual elements.
—Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 17 Mar. 2026
Its first and only Charlotte restaurant opened in September 2024, offering a wide variety of banh mi sandwiches on a traditional French baguette, CharlotteFive previously reported.
—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 17 Mar. 2026
Applying traditional financial forms of regulation to a technology that was at its core about self-sovereignty, privacy, anonymity, and breaking down global borders was destined to fail.
—Clara Molot, Vanity Fair, 17 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for traditional
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Republicans are instead taking over the floor with their own speeches, proceeding under regular order but operating outside the normal time limits that are customary when debating legislation.—
DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE STAFF FROM WIRE REPORTS,
Arkansas Online,
18 Mar. 2026
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As is customary for the deaths of first responders, a gigantic American flag flapped from a crane outside the morgue.—
Sam Charles,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Mar. 2026
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Senior Republicans under pressure from conservative activists and GOP primary challengers are starting to take notice.—
W. James Antle III,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Mar. 2026
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Stanton was born in 1815 in Johnstown, New York, the daughter of Margaret Livingston Cady and Daniel Cady, a wealthy conservative jurist.—
Moira Donegan,
New Yorker,
13 Mar. 2026
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This four-day celebration of the arts spotlights performances outside of conventional theater walls in more open and unique spaces, such as a boat, park or even in a bubble.—
Carlos Rico,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Mar. 2026
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But that’s only because his road to Denver was a little less conventional, requiring a little extra perseverance.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
15 Mar. 2026
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The orthodox Jewish school Shalhevet enjoyed a terrific season even though their longtime coach, Ryan Coleman, left for Milken.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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For him, Yuan porcelain represented a major cultural and technological breakthrough in Chinese art under Mongol rule, countering long-running, orthodox perceptions of the imperial dynasty.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
28 Feb. 2026
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From his first run with the Academy Awards arranging team in 2008, Walden was hooked; the job seamlessly blended his favorite parts about film scoring and classical composing.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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Ballet Black was founded in 2001 to provide dancers of Black and Asian descent with opportunities in classical ballet.—
The Week UK,
TheWeek,
12 Mar. 2026
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Zendaya first sparked wedding rumors last month when she was spotted with a gold band in place of her usual rock, though fans were unsure if the actor had simply turned her ring towards her palm or switched to a simpler ring to keep the real one safe.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
16 Mar. 2026
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Los Fabulosos Cadillacs are now embarked on their 40th anniversary tour, which should make their show here even more celebratory than usual.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Mar. 2026
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The president is fighting against historical headwinds for the party in power and, like President Joe Biden before him, is navigating voter anxiety about the cost of living in America.—
David Sivak,
The Washington Examiner,
16 Mar. 2026
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The four-story, brick-faced building was constructed in 1926 as the Hamline Hotel and later renamed the Kimball Hotel, which holds at least a small place in the historical run-up to the civil rights era.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
15 Mar. 2026
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“Traditional.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/traditional. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.
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