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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
Its coasters impress, food celebrates Appalachian traditions, and cinnamon bread has a cult following.
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Jacqueline Dole, Southern Living, 22 June 2026
Fawn says Brandon loves the traditions of his tribe.
—Veronica Fulton, NBC news, 22 June 2026
This find strengthens the idea that Stonehenge emerged from older traditions of solar observation and seasonal ceremony, traditions that continue with various global celebrations today.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 21 June 2026
In Juneteenth traditions, the color red holds historical significance.
—La'tasha Givens, CBS News, 20 June 2026
Zelenskyy’s May decree said the designation was meant to restore the historical traditions of the national military and recognize the unit’s performance in defending Ukraine’s territorial integrity and independence.
—ABC News, 20 June 2026
While visitors arrive for soccer matches and fan events, they are also being introduced to the city’s artistic traditions, historical narratives and creative communities.
—J.m. Banks
june 20, Kansas City Star, 20 June 2026
Many viewers shared memories of their own childhood homes, grandparents' houses and family traditions that the video had brought back to mind.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 20 June 2026
Activities like the Ka Waa Luau and Aunty's Beach House are rooted in Hawaiian traditions and stories.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 15 June 2026
Jacqueline Dole, Southern Living, 22 June 2026
Fawn says Brandon loves the traditions of his tribe.
—Veronica Fulton, NBC news, 22 June 2026
This find strengthens the idea that Stonehenge emerged from older traditions of solar observation and seasonal ceremony, traditions that continue with various global celebrations today.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 21 June 2026
In Juneteenth traditions, the color red holds historical significance.
—La'tasha Givens, CBS News, 20 June 2026
Zelenskyy’s May decree said the designation was meant to restore the historical traditions of the national military and recognize the unit’s performance in defending Ukraine’s territorial integrity and independence.
—ABC News, 20 June 2026
While visitors arrive for soccer matches and fan events, they are also being introduced to the city’s artistic traditions, historical narratives and creative communities.
—J.m. Banks
june 20, Kansas City Star, 20 June 2026
Many viewers shared memories of their own childhood homes, grandparents' houses and family traditions that the video had brought back to mind.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 20 June 2026
Activities like the Ka Waa Luau and Aunty's Beach House are rooted in Hawaiian traditions and stories.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 15 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for traditions
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The lack of information generally is a big issue for blind travelers as well, along with airline and airport employees not understanding the rules that govern accommodations for blind passengers.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
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Jessop, the Leave-supporting economist, believes the UK should make better use of its freedom from EU rules to cut red tape and lower trade barriers with the rest of the world.—
Hanna Ziady,
CNN Money,
22 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
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Clemens concluded by addressing the friction between league initiatives and the personal values of the players on the field.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
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Falling property values are not only a worry for property owners but for towns and cities that base local tax collections on those values.—
Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
17 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
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Federal customs officials at Washington Dulles Airport seized 139 pounds of Ethiopian khat, a plant chewed for its amphetamine-like effect, that was destined for Sacramento.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
18 June 2026
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Beyond the welcome absence of a customs line, each destination delivers its own take on island life.—
David Dickstein,
Oc Register,
17 June 2026
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After a halftime break honoring Sparks and Liberty legends, the Sparks seemed rejuvenated for the final 20 minutes.—
Joaquin Ruiz,
Los Angeles Times,
22 June 2026
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These Levi’s legends are sufficiently roomy, sit below the waist, and can be bought in a myriad of colorways.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
22 June 2026
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“Traditions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/traditions. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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