1
as in rule
an inherited or established way of thinking, feeling, or doing
the town tradition of having the oldest resident ride at the head of the parade
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as in folklore
the body of customs, beliefs, stories, and sayings associated with a people, thing, or place
according to tradition, this field was the site of a skirmish between the first settlers and the Native Americans living in the area
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Recent Examples of tradition
Recording with the front-facing camera is a little like looking in a mirror, watching yourself as others see you, which, in the tradition of psychoanalysis, can be called constitutive of human experience.
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Lauren Michele Jackson, New Yorker, 7 June 2025
As such, don’t feel obligated to keep up a tradition that’s wearing you down.
—R. Eric Thomas, Denver Post, 7 June 2025
Now in their late 70s, these men have maintained a remarkable tradition of camaraderie and loyalty.
—Chicago Tribune, 7 June 2025
This edition of the Florida Panthers has continued a long team tradition of engaging fans with their play and their personalities.
—Ben Crandell, Sun Sentinel, 7 June 2025
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Lauren Michele Jackson, New Yorker, 7 June 2025
As such, don’t feel obligated to keep up a tradition that’s wearing you down.
—R. Eric Thomas, Denver Post, 7 June 2025
Now in their late 70s, these men have maintained a remarkable tradition of camaraderie and loyalty.
—Chicago Tribune, 7 June 2025
This edition of the Florida Panthers has continued a long team tradition of engaging fans with their play and their personalities.
—Ben Crandell, Sun Sentinel, 7 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tradition
Noun
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Though this deal brings some uniformity to the rules, states still have separate laws regarding how NIL can be doled out, which could lead to legal challenges.—
Eddie Pells,
Baltimore Sun,
7 June 2025
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Instead, Palestinian leaders have concentrated power, using patronage and violence to preserve their rule.—
Sean Durns,
The Washington Examiner,
6 June 2025
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The film’s blend of humor, supernatural elements and folklore struck a chord with audiences, paving the way for further exploration of the genre.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
27 May 2025
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During the five-day journey, Anangu guides will share ancestral stories and folklore.—
Acacia Gabriel,
Travel + Leisure,
20 May 2025
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The Trojan horse metaphor comes from Greek mythology, in which there is a tale of a large hollow wooden horse, secretly transporting Greek soldiers, being given as a gift to the city of Troy during the Trojan War.—
Jason Lemon,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 June 2025
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My thing was trying to uphold the integrity of Miyagi and Daniel and the mythology of the original movie.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
31 May 2025
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Coogler drew from vampire lore and a beloved great uncle’s passion for delta blues music to draw the lines between the Black American experience, past, present, and future in Sinners, set on one sweltering 1932 day in Clarksdale, Mississippi.—
Mankaprr Conteh,
Rolling Stone,
2 June 2025
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Tony Stark / Iron Man Much like in traditional Marvel lore, Tony Stark (AKA Iron Man) is a wealthy inventor who has an arc reactor in his chest and is known as the creator of the Iron Man suits.—
Sarah Scott,
Parents,
30 May 2025
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Despite being born in the United States’ northernmost state, Vargas filed a one-time switch with FIFA to represent Mexico, his family’s nation of heritage.—
Jeff Rueter,
New York Times,
8 June 2025
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The screenplay is written by Cruz, whose work draws deeply from her Indigenous Mixtec heritage and personal mythology.—
Callum McLennan,
Variety,
8 June 2025
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And the troubadour legend, who haunted those same Village clubs during that same time, was…a bit underwhelmed.—
David Browne,
Rolling Stone,
4 June 2025
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The Axeman remains one of New Orleans’ most enduring legends, inspiring books, jazz ballads and even an appearance in American Horror Story, the FX series.—
Christina Coulter,
People.com,
4 June 2025
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“Tradition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tradition. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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