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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
Vonn’s first career, the one that lasted until 2019, went the traditional route – a prodigy finds her skill set and sets off on a single-minded mission to realize her talent.
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Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 3 Feb. 2026
The charter lobby spans local education reformers and powerful city leaders to free-market conservatives, while traditional public schools have the support of teachers' unions, parent groups and even the Central Indiana Democratic Socialists of America.
—Marissa Meador, IndyStar, 3 Feb. 2026
Collins also has a background in playing traditional classical music.
—Donald Fountain, CBS News, 3 Feb. 2026
The restaurant offers many traditional and American Korean options that guests can cook at their tables.
—Noe Padilla, USA Today, 3 Feb. 2026
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Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 3 Feb. 2026
The charter lobby spans local education reformers and powerful city leaders to free-market conservatives, while traditional public schools have the support of teachers' unions, parent groups and even the Central Indiana Democratic Socialists of America.
—Marissa Meador, IndyStar, 3 Feb. 2026
Collins also has a background in playing traditional classical music.
—Donald Fountain, CBS News, 3 Feb. 2026
The restaurant offers many traditional and American Korean options that guests can cook at their tables.
—Noe Padilla, USA Today, 3 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for traditional
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The gear shift came on the hour mark, with Cole Palmer and Estevao replacing Hato and Liam Delap and Chelsea shifting to their customary shape.—
Cerys Jones,
New York Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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As is customary when any White House official faces heat, discussion of potential replacements has been rampant.—
Mark Leibovich,
The Atlantic,
31 Jan. 2026
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Takaichi is a long-time conservative, closely aligned with nationalist and traditionalist causes.—
Hanako Montgomery,
CNN Money,
6 Feb. 2026
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The 8th Circuit has a generally conservative ideological makeup, as the majority of its judges were appointed by Republican presidents.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
6 Feb. 2026
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Challenge conventional hustle culture, true entrepreneurial success comes from building businesses around natural strengths, instincts, and flow states.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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The project also explored alternative energy storage systems, including supercritical CO2 turbines and thermal battery solutions, which could support power balancing beyond conventional electrical batteries.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Jan. 2026
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Consequently, initial opportunities would have to come from the right, where Emery tends to station his widest, most orthodox winger.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
16 Jan. 2026
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The production company’s development slate is highlighted by the action-drama Barney Ross, a story about the titular orthodox rabbinical student who, after witnessing the murder of his rabbi father, fell in with a young Al Capone and Jack Ruby.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
15 Jan. 2026
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While most of the musical performers come from classical Italian forms, Tunisian Italian rapper Ghali will also perform.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
5 Feb. 2026
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In addition to the daily jazz shows, the hotel’s programming includes classical music pop-ups, art exhibitions, and poetry readings.—
Devorah Lev-Tov,
Robb Report,
5 Feb. 2026
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Saturday's game was on Amazon Prime, so a lot more people than usual saw it.—
Scott Fowler The Charlotte Observer,
Arkansas Online,
2 Feb. 2026
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The singer also took a softer approach with her glam, trading her usual babydoll blush and statement eye makeup for cloud lips, frosted highlighter, and natural-looking lashes.—
Grace McCarty,
Glamour,
2 Feb. 2026
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Young readers who can’t get enough historical fiction will want to check out this new adventure from beloved children’s novelist Avi.—
Caroline Carlson,
Literary Hub,
2 Feb. 2026
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The building was under the control of the Capone and Torrio families, as well as the Chicago Outfit, during the Prohibition era, according to historical accounts.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
2 Feb. 2026
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“Traditional.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/traditional. Accessed 7 Feb. 2026.
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