traditional

adjective

trə-ˈdish-nəl How to pronounce traditional (audio)
Definition of traditionalnext
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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2
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 In the Carruthers case, Fowler attempted to place an IV near Carruthers' clavicle after paramedics were unable to establish traditional IV access. — Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 2 Nov. 2026 Inevitable has Inevitable Studios, which is a more traditional film and television production company. — Katie Campione, Deadline, 2 Nov. 2026 This unique selling technique also gives them the chance to explain the intricacies of the fabrics and the specialized, traditional techniques used to create each piece. — Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 2 Nov. 2026 It is offered when a policyholder can’t find traditional coverage. — Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for traditional
Recent Examples of Synonyms for traditional
  1. customary
  2. conservative
  3. conventional
  4. orthodox
  5. classical
  6. usual
  7. historical
Adjective
  • The law exempts hunting, fishing, slaughter for food, euthanasia, scientific research and customary animal husbandry.
    — CBS Minnesota, CBS News, 10 Nov. 2026
  • Clearly, going for a smaller Harley doesn't mean missing out on the customary trip to the accessories catalog.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 9 Nov. 2026
Definition of customary
Adjective
  • The only other seats that went from blue to red are Texas' 32nd congressional district and Tennessee' 9th congressional district, but both of those flips were enabled by redistricting efforts that made the electorates far more conservative.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 13 Nov. 2026
  • But the mood about data centers and AI has turned negative in both liberal and conservative circles.
    — Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 13 Nov. 2026
Definition of conservative
Adjective
  • That capability addresses an important limitation of conventional cargo spacecraft.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 11 Nov. 2026
  • Homebuyers who have served or are currently serving in the military can save thousands in housing payments annually by using a VA loan benefit, which offers rates lower than conventional mortgages and doesn't require private mortgage insurance.
    — Kelsey Neubauer, CNBC, 10 Nov. 2026
Definition of conventional
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  • Funnels and Pinch Points Funnels and pinch-points are among the most orthodox stand locations during the rut.
    — Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 31 Oct. 2026
  • Netanyahu’s bloc is comprised of Likued plus right-wing and orthodox Jewish parties.
    — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of orthodox
Adjective
  • The result does not mean quantum computers have no advantage over classical machines.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2026
  • As a young man, Abraham Lincoln steeped himself in the rhetoric of the classical authors, the wisdom of Aesop and the King James Bible, and the expansive humanity of William Shakespeare, John Bunyan, Daniel Defoe, and Robert Burns.
    — Richard Lederer, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of classical
Adjective
  • Rumors about the lineup had been flying around for weeks, as per usual in the fall, with multiple reports naming the eventual headliners while the festival stayed mum on the official report.
    — Vanessa Franko, Los Angeles Times, 11 Nov. 2026
  • Hood is a spiritual advisor to inmates all over the country, but has been busier than usual in Florida — a state that has put a record-breaking 38 people to death since 2025, with more scheduled this year, under the guidance of DeSantis.
    — Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 11 Nov. 2026
Definition of usual
Adjective
  • Woven throughout are historical photos Davis found in local archives.
    — Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 13 Nov. 2026
  • This show-stopping historical hotel on the edge of the moor combines roaring fires and old-world grandeur with one of Devon’s best spas.
    — Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Nov. 2026
Definition of historical

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“Traditional.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/traditional. Accessed 14 Nov. 2026.

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