traditionally

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Recent Examples of traditionally This role has traditionally been reserved for players with the greatest flair, possessing an ability to open up defences with their deftness of touch and eye for a pass. Mark Carey, New York Times, 23 Oct. 2025 The sharp deterioration in air quality this week comes following celebrations for Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, which traditionally involves the widespread use of firecrackers which release sulfur oxides and nitrogen oxides into the air, as well as harmful heavy metals. Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 22 Oct. 2025 In a new Consumer Reports (CR) investigation, a team of researchers tested 23 protein powders and ready-to-drink shakes from popular brands, finding that heavy metal contamination is more common than traditionally thought, flagging new concerns about how healthy these health products actually are. New Atlas, 22 Oct. 2025 Instead, the Kom should wait until the lake formed and then, on the day the Bamessi traditionally set aside for fishing, the Kom should secretly move away to another land. Literary Hub, 22 Oct. 2025 The man traditionally takes the lead in guiding the pair’s dance. Alexa Stone updated October 21, Kansas City Star, 21 Oct. 2025 The East Wing traditionally serves as the area for the Office of the First Lady and her staff, the White House Historical Association notes. Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 21 Oct. 2025 New Jersey historically has a Democratic lean but shifted rightward in last year’s presidential race as Republicans made inroads with Latino, Asian and young voters, groups that traditionally have voted for Democrats. Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025 Former President Barack Obama is making the New Jersey governor’s race a fresh test of his electoral influence as Democrats seek to keep Republicans from gaining a foothold in a traditionally blue state. Rachel Schilke, The Washington Examiner, 20 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for traditionally
conventionally
Adverb
  • All of Japan's operational submarines are conventionally powered, the defense outlet The War Zone reported.
    Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
  • The conventionally cheery tone is almost a hostile presence, drowning out and censoring Lee’s real thoughts.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 23 Oct. 2025

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