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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
This act would make daylight saving time permanent and end the bi-annual tradition of changing the clocks.
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Haadiza Ogwude, Cincinnati Enquirer, 4 Sep. 2025
There’s a profound respect for ancestors and tradition.
—Big Think, 4 Sep. 2025
Now an island tradition, the organization galvanizes a record number of trans people each year to experience Fire Island, often for the first time.
—Fran Tirado, Them., 4 Sep. 2025
Families will experience Latin traditions through storytelling, music, and hands-on sensory exploration.
—Christina Mayo, Miami Herald, 4 Sep. 2025
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Haadiza Ogwude, Cincinnati Enquirer, 4 Sep. 2025
There’s a profound respect for ancestors and tradition.
—Big Think, 4 Sep. 2025
Now an island tradition, the organization galvanizes a record number of trans people each year to experience Fire Island, often for the first time.
—Fran Tirado, Them., 4 Sep. 2025
Families will experience Latin traditions through storytelling, music, and hands-on sensory exploration.
—Christina Mayo, Miami Herald, 4 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tradition
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Profit and sustainability rules should not present a problem in January, so there should be no major barriers to some spending other than Fosun’s recent reluctance to add significant extra funds for player trading.—
Steve Madeley,
New York Times,
2 Sep. 2025
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Republicans departed Washington promising to make changes to the Senate rules governing how nominees are confirmed despite objections from Democrats.—
Lauren Peller,
ABC News,
2 Sep. 2025
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Barcelona return to St James’ Park, 29 years on from a famous 3-2 on Tyneside, a night which went down in folklore thanks to a hat-trick from Tino Asprilla.—
Harry De Cosemo,
Forbes.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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Pop folklore is full of legendary over-the-top ceremonies.—
Rob Sheffield,
Rolling Stone,
27 Aug. 2025
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Squid Game is a South Korean production; KPop Demon Hunters, though produced by the American studio Sony Pictures Animation, features elements of Korean art, architecture, mythology, shamanism, food and pop culture embedded throughout the film.—
Regina Kim,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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In Norse mythology, the ash tree known as Yggdrasill binds together all nine worlds, from the underworld of Niflheim to the realm of the gods, Asgard.—
Ellen Walker,
JSTOR Daily,
3 Sep. 2025
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This resonates with the spirit of hip-hop, where different cultures and values collide, giving birth to new forms of expression.—
Billboard Japan,
Billboard,
29 Aug. 2025
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Along with high production values, the league also constantly brings in celebrity or influencer guests to keep building awareness.—
Steve Price,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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Ever a student of Yankee lore, Judge was clearly humbled by the distinction.—
Jackson Roberts,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Sep. 2025
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In historic downtown, cobblestone streets and Victorian architecture tell the island’s story—complete with a touch of pirate lore—while the 13 miles of pristine coastline offers relaxing activities like horseback riding on the beach.—
Cassidy Randall,
Forbes.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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But the staff at the Indian Community School were nurturing and respectful while the students learned about their ancestors' heritage.—
Frank Vaisvilas,
jsonline.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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Nimoy's successors in the role, Zachary Quinto and Ethan Peck, have also negotiated the two sides of Spock's human/Vulcan heritage with style — Peck has even turned him into something of an interstellar lothario.—
Richard Edwards,
Space.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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An Aspen dreamhouse inspired by a Hollywood legend The couple’s love affair with this particular patch of Colorado began in the late 1980s when Lynda developed an interest in fly-fishing after visiting Harrison Ford's Wyoming home, according to The Wall Street Journal.—
David Hochman,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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Shore has recently been engrossed in another kind of tribute to an entertainment legend, Richard Simmons, whom he's set to play in a feature film based on a short that's already made the rounds.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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“Tradition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tradition. Accessed 6 Sep. 2025.
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