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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
For example, Mongolia’s team featured Bokh wrestler Bayarsaikhan Orkhonbayar, Thailand’s selection included Muay Thai fighter Superbon and Turkey’s squad starred traditional oil wrestler Recep Kara.
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Sara Merican, Deadline, 7 Nov. 2025
Not that Carol is a traditional TV hero, of course.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 7 Nov. 2025
The verdict The Misen carbon nonstick succeeds at improving on both carbon steel and traditional nonstick pans.
—Wilder Davies, Bon Appetit Magazine, 7 Nov. 2025
Fifth richest The Ajlan family started its businesses in Saudi Arabia with the establishment of Ajlan & Brothers, a traditional men’s wear manufacturer, in 1979.
—Deena Sabry, Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
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Sara Merican, Deadline, 7 Nov. 2025
Not that Carol is a traditional TV hero, of course.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 7 Nov. 2025
The verdict The Misen carbon nonstick succeeds at improving on both carbon steel and traditional nonstick pans.
—Wilder Davies, Bon Appetit Magazine, 7 Nov. 2025
Fifth richest The Ajlan family started its businesses in Saudi Arabia with the establishment of Ajlan & Brothers, a traditional men’s wear manufacturer, in 1979.
—Deena Sabry, Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
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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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Like most conservative economists at the time, Hassett was a staunch deficit hawk, an advocate of higher levels of immigration, and, above all else, an unabashed free trader.—
Rogé Karma,
The Atlantic,
7 Jan. 2026
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The town sees some daylight in the financial calculations it's made, says its estimates are conservative.—
Alan Gionet,
CBS News,
7 Jan. 2026
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That sentiment, while proclaimed in jest, captures a current appetite among many celebrities and fans alike to break away from conventional interviews in favor of more authentic and flavorful content.—
Yahya Salem,
CNN Money,
9 Nov. 2025
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Reports claimed that the KSOT is designed to provide a fast, efficient and effective solution to strengthen the Indonesia’s maritime combat capabilities, while complementing its existing fleet of conventional submarines.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Nov. 2025
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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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Dennis was an artist and classical piano player who was an actor in the film.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Nov. 2025
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Almost all the photographs in the show are gelatin silver prints made from negative film, the standard of 20th century classical photography.—
Amy Carleton,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Nov. 2025
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His usual producer, Nick Schwarz, took the first crack at it and cut a version that hit hard.—
Tom Roland,
Billboard,
5 Nov. 2025
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Across all household sizes, the SNAP reduction is roughly 49 percent—meaning households claiming the top amount will get about half of their usual monthly benefit in November.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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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 8 Jan. 2026.
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