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as in rules
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 mythologies
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 traditions
In societies with robust musical traditions, negative reactions — booing, whistling, calling for punishment — may be expressed.
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Judith Martin, Sun Sentinel, 8 June 2026
Here is how SpaceX is breaking Wall Street traditions with its record $75 billion listing.
—Manya Saini, USA Today, 8 June 2026
The idyllic setting casts a spell on us, reminding us of all the beauty possible in the natural world as well as the spiritual traditions contained within it.
—Kalpana Mohan, Mercury News, 8 June 2026
Time Out notes the local markets and Catalan traditions that make this city one of the best.
—Avni Trivedi, CNN Money, 8 June 2026
Borgerhout is known for its rich mix of traditions and cultures.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 8 June 2026
At this time of year, family calendars implode under the weight of school performances, sports tournaments, award ceremonies, teacher gifts, graduation traditions, summer camp forms and holiday travel plans.
—Nina Bandelj, Chicago Tribune, 6 June 2026
Favignana, the largest of the archipelago, has long been shaped by the water, from its historic tonnara tuna-fishing traditions to the snorkeling, diving and day trips that now bring visitors across from Trapani on Sicily’s western coast.
—Spencer Elliott, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
This is quintessential Alberta—a place where Indigenous traditions breathe life into the land, where artistry ignites the soul, and where prehistoric treasures foster unwavering connections.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Judith Martin, Sun Sentinel, 8 June 2026
Here is how SpaceX is breaking Wall Street traditions with its record $75 billion listing.
—Manya Saini, USA Today, 8 June 2026
The idyllic setting casts a spell on us, reminding us of all the beauty possible in the natural world as well as the spiritual traditions contained within it.
—Kalpana Mohan, Mercury News, 8 June 2026
Time Out notes the local markets and Catalan traditions that make this city one of the best.
—Avni Trivedi, CNN Money, 8 June 2026
Borgerhout is known for its rich mix of traditions and cultures.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 8 June 2026
At this time of year, family calendars implode under the weight of school performances, sports tournaments, award ceremonies, teacher gifts, graduation traditions, summer camp forms and holiday travel plans.
—Nina Bandelj, Chicago Tribune, 6 June 2026
Favignana, the largest of the archipelago, has long been shaped by the water, from its historic tonnara tuna-fishing traditions to the snorkeling, diving and day trips that now bring visitors across from Trapani on Sicily’s western coast.
—Spencer Elliott, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
This is quintessential Alberta—a place where Indigenous traditions breathe life into the land, where artistry ignites the soul, and where prehistoric treasures foster unwavering connections.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for traditions
Noun
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Public fireworks productions require display permits, according to state rules.—
Dennis Romero,
NBC news,
8 June 2026
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So Daniel’s book violated those rules, and Louis’ actions within the book did, too.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
7 June 2026
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America has its own mythologies of masculine desire, and many of them are worse.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 May 2026
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His works are also challenging to date precisely, due in part to his displacement and transpacific migration, and the Spencer show reflects this by abandoning a chronological framework in favor of a thematic exploration of his own mythologies.—
Tessa Solomon,
ARTnews.com,
24 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Forecast values calculated by CNBC.—
Elsa Ohlen,
CNBC,
4 June 2026
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But now the collapse of values at the top has become untenable.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
3 June 2026
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The kallikantzaroi are a group of blind, black goblins who live underground during most of the year sawing at the world tree – a motif throughout various folklores that connects the heavens to the Earth.—
Carlie Procell,
USA Today,
20 Dec. 2025
Noun
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One of them, the manager of an import company, has been linked to a previous cocaine shipment by Spanish customs, the statement said.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 June 2026
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Travelers stay with a host family, share meals, learn customs firsthand and gain insider knowledge no guidebook can offer.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
1 June 2026
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From Cold War legends to modern battlefield predators, these are seven of the deadliest helicopters ever used by military forces around the world.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
8 June 2026
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The surprises of Dragon Striker will unfold as characters explore the legends right under their noses.—
Allison McClain Merrill,
Parents,
8 June 2026
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“Traditions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/traditions. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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