Synonyms of traditions

traditions

noun

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• rules
• values
• principles
• customs
• conventions
• standards
• ethics
• heritages
• prescriptions
• norms
• superstitions
• rubrics
• mores
• cultures
• legacies
• modes
• inheritances
• lifestyles
• forms
• folklores
• birthrights
• lores

2

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• mythologies
• folklores
• lores
• legends
• myths
• information
• wisdoms
• tales
• legendries
• mythoi
• knowledges
• folktales
• anecdotes
• folklifes
• fables
• yarns
• old wives' tales

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of traditions

But experts and adherents alike warn that this idea fails to reckon with how different traditions and worldviews can often contradict one another. — ABC News, 25 Oct. 2026

And Saul says that younger heirs often want to preserve their family’s charitable traditions while giving in ways that reflect their own values. — Joshua Hong, Fortune, 25 Oct. 2026

One of the family's traditions is sitting down together for dinner, with electronics put away, so everyone has a chance to catch up. — Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2026

The new breakfast and lunch restaurant leans into the flavors and traditions of Uruguay, where co-owners Patricia Alberro and Cecilia Gonzalez where born. — Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 23 Oct. 2026

Those experiences became part of the larger tapestry of his artistic identity, connecting him to the traditions of Southern hip-hop while still allowing space for his own creative vision. — Kaitlyn Gomez, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2026

Plans call for a fan-accessible research library and physical archive, a digital preservation hub, galleries devoted to Garcia’s art and instruments and exhibitions exploring the blues, folk, country and jazz traditions that shaped him. — Spin Staff, SPIN, 23 Oct. 2026

Rivers, wetlands, fisheries and the natural resources around them have long been part of our communities and our cultural traditions. — Dana Adkins, Washington Post, 23 Oct. 2026

The visits are more than a photo op, as staff members talk about Alaska’s mushing traditions and the role sled dogs still play in the state. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Oct. 2026