traditions

plural of tradition
1
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 The rich collections do a great job of honoring visual traditions and explaining their connections to real people and real places. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Oct. 2026 But the company is trying to balance those new strategies with its existing traditions. — Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 4 Oct. 2026 But the intensity of its consumerism and the import of its traditions also have a habit of freaking people out. — Literary Hub, 2 Oct. 2026 Long before the internet, recipes were passed down through generations to preserve traditions within families. — Candy Hom, AJC.com, 2 Oct. 2026 That will mean speaking of religious freedom not as part of a long menu of human rights but as something that advances America’s traditions and security needs. — Matthew Schmitz, Washington Post, 2 Oct. 2026 For The Times) Greenspan claims somewhat less creative license with more traditional deli staples, though bagels, pastrami and knishes still stand firmly at the nexus of old Jewish traditions and Greenspan’s chef-y tendencies. — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026 College sports traditions prompt athletic staffers to get creative. — Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 24 Sep. 2026 Adapted from Zaynab’s cookbook, Let’s Eat, this karak chai is rooted in her family’s Ramadan traditions, when a glass kettle of the golden, creamy tea was an essential part of the iftar table. — Zaynab Issa, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Sep. 2026
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Noun
  • Its rules about transfers and conference membership seem arbitrary and deferential to the Southeastern and Big Ten conferences, college football's most influential.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 6 Oct. 2026
  • The proposal arrived as California works through a broader overhaul of recycling rules.
    — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 5 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • What impact did her decision to (arguably) curve Drake’s kiss attempt when presenting her the award have on both of their mythologies?
    — Andrew Unterberger, Billboard, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Both of these tales were derived from the folk legends and mythologies involving witches and ghosts that were still prevalent along the Hudson Valley.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Our responsibility is to provide accurate medical information, compassionate counseling and the full range of medically reasonable options so patients can make informed decisions consistent with their values.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Sayegh also puts her staying power down to her father’s influence, which instilled core values like honoring deals, treating people with respect and booking movies based on audience demand and not personal taste.
    — Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 3 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • 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.
    — Jennifer Borresen, USA Today, 20 Dec. 2022
Noun
  • Meanwhile, Nvidia has recently hired a head of wellbeing for EMEA, to adapt perks for local customs.
    — Tamlin Magee, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Trade under its new terms is progressing, but governments still have a long way to go to implement it fully, including by harmonizing trade rules, tariffs, and customs procedures.
    — Jared Cohen, Foreign Affairs, 7 Oct. 2026
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  • Early birds were treated to appearances from Broadway legends like Ossie Davis and Ruby Dee, as well as musical numbers from the folk standouts Bob Dylan and Peter, Paul and Mary.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 1 Oct. 2026
  • The drama will blend mystery and suspense to revisit the events and legends surrounding a case that involved three unsolved murders, which still captivates people.
    — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 30 Sep. 2026

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“Traditions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/traditions. Accessed 8 Oct. 2026.

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