Synonyms of tradition

tradition

noun

trə-ˈdi-shən 

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• rule
• principles
• values
• heritage
• convention
• custom
• standards
• ethic
• prescription
• norm
• legacy
• superstition
• mode
• culture
• folklore
• rubric
• inheritance
• mores
• form
• lore
• lifestyle
• birthright

2

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• folklore
• mythology
• lore
• legend
• myth
• mythos
• information
• legendry
• tale
• folklife
• knowledge
• wisdom
• anecdote
• folktale
• fable
• yarn
• old wives' tale

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of tradition

But in 1995, years after the death of the 10th Panchen Lama, Beijing upended tradition by installing its own Panchen Lama in defiance of the Dalai Lama, whose pick for the role – a six-year-old boy – has since vanished from public view. —Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 3 July 2025

These families had carefully chosen Xavier for its Montessori tradition, spent thousands of dollars each year to send their children there and had developed strong relationships with the school's teachers. —Madeline Mitchell, The Enquirer, 3 July 2025

Tucker Lohse’s late mother, Stella Tucker, carried on the harvesting tradition that’s now organized by the two cousins. —Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2025

This suggests either confidence in the modern pace-and-space era breaking tradition, or a reflection of betting behavior more than predictive accuracy. —Giovanni Malloy, Forbes.com, 22 June 2025