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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
Culturally, Shinto and Buddhist traditions emphasize respect for life and nature, which are deeply valued in Japan; in Nagano and Gifu prefectures, black bears are sometimes revered as mountain deities, researchers wrote in a paper this summer.
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Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 7 Nov. 2025
There were extremely rich philosophical traditions in the non-Western world that your great books classes completely ignore.
—Big Think, 6 Nov. 2025
The work of the foundation could not only address practical needs like building safe, inspiring spaces for children but also celebrate local stories, crafts and traditions in a way that empowers individuals and communities.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 6 Nov. 2025
The moment captured the continuity of past and present, of one generation handing down culinary traditions to the next.
—Robert F. Moss, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 2025
The production intentionally blended Eastern and Western elements, drawing inspiration from Sergio Leone while incorporating Japanese Bunraku puppet movements and martial arts traditions.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 5 Nov. 2025
Each stop features a local changemaker and showcases culture, history, traditions and landmarks.
—Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 5 Nov. 2025
Alongside these traditions, Afro-Caribbean traditions such as Santería, Espiritismo and Santerismo – a mix of the two – remain active.
—Ken Chitwood, The Conversation, 5 Nov. 2025
The restaurant world is on fire, particularly in dynamic cities like São Paulo and in under-the-radar Belém, where Indigenous traditions are shaping the scene.
—Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2025
Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 7 Nov. 2025
There were extremely rich philosophical traditions in the non-Western world that your great books classes completely ignore.
—Big Think, 6 Nov. 2025
The work of the foundation could not only address practical needs like building safe, inspiring spaces for children but also celebrate local stories, crafts and traditions in a way that empowers individuals and communities.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 6 Nov. 2025
The moment captured the continuity of past and present, of one generation handing down culinary traditions to the next.
—Robert F. Moss, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 2025
The production intentionally blended Eastern and Western elements, drawing inspiration from Sergio Leone while incorporating Japanese Bunraku puppet movements and martial arts traditions.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 5 Nov. 2025
Each stop features a local changemaker and showcases culture, history, traditions and landmarks.
—Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 5 Nov. 2025
Alongside these traditions, Afro-Caribbean traditions such as Santería, Espiritismo and Santerismo – a mix of the two – remain active.
—Ken Chitwood, The Conversation, 5 Nov. 2025
The restaurant world is on fire, particularly in dynamic cities like São Paulo and in under-the-radar Belém, where Indigenous traditions are shaping the scene.
—Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for traditions
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Still in its early stages, Montgomery Steppe’s proposal calls for free medical care, including prescription drugs, to be provided to people who lose Medi-Cal benefits or face ineligibility under new rules for Medicaid.—
Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Nov. 2025
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In practice, though, these presidents did not always adhere to its rules.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Nov. 2025
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What mattered to me is what the comet meant in Polynesian mythologies.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 Oct. 2025
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Evolutionary thinkers have long argued that humans evolved to notice snakes, which might explain why these creatures slither into a vast number of mythologies, from Quetzalcoatl in Mexico and Damballa in West Africa to celestial dragons in China.—
Manvir Singh,
New Yorker,
13 Oct. 2025
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Today, the fourth and fifth generations are largely leading the philanthropic drive, but the family’s vision and values were evident throughout the 20th century.—
Maggie Menderski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
26 Oct. 2025
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Although Connolly served as deputy speaker of Ireland’s lower house after being first elected in 2016, her win was widely viewed as continuing the recent trend of choosing a more independent president based on the candidate’s values.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
25 Oct. 2025
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The country imported about 138,000 electric and hybrid vehicles from China in 2024, nearly 100,000 more than the year before, according to Brazilian customs data.—
Merritt Enright,
CNBC,
5 Nov. 2025
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Since 2022, customs officials have rejected shipments amounting to $240 million from Malaysia, $260 million from Thailand and $120 million from Vietnam, or quadruple the $150 million from China itself.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Sourcing Journal,
4 Nov. 2025
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The advisory board will consist of up to two delegates from each club, including investors, cultural leaders and sports legends.—
Jessica Golden,
CNBC,
6 Nov. 2025
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As Drag Race viewers know, Plasma is a Broadway baby through and through, a Gay White Way devotee whose humor and style draws on legends like Barbra Streisand and Bernadette Peters.—
Joe Lynch,
Billboard,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Traditions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/traditions. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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