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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
Noun
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So there's really no choice but for the four major conference commissioners to compile a set of rules and guidelines that make at least a marginal bit of sense.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 Jan. 2026
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Georgetown law professor Steve Vladeck, a witness called by Democrats, said the nondisclosure process followed then-existing DOJ guidelines and that Congress only revised notification rules after a 2024 inspector general report.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
8 Jan. 2026
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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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For Florida, Sykes argued, even a flat market signals stability after years of breakneck appreciation—especially in Palm Beach, where home values have jumped as much as 200% in the past few years.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
8 Nov. 2025
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Your money matters and personal values are in the spotlight of this retrograde, Scorpio.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
8 Nov. 2025
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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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This App Is Now Mandatory for All Visitors Travelers must complete a digital form using the All Indonesia app, which streamlines immigration, customs, and health declarations.—
Brittany Chang,
Condé Nast Traveler,
8 Jan. 2026
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The Kings, or some iteration thereof, had their passports out to mosey through Canadian customs ahead of a back-to-back set.—
Andrew Knoll,
Daily News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Marwan Hamed and Yousry Nasrallah Two legends of Egyptian cinema, filmmaker Marwan Hamed, whose works are celebrated in IFFR’s 2026 retrospective, and director Yousry Nasrallah will discuss Hamed’s biopic El Sett (IFFR 2026) as well as highlights from their filmmaking careers.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Jan. 2026
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Stingray's clue package mentioned their mom would host parties attended by music legends like Michael Jackson and Stevie Wonder.—
Christopher Rudolph,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Traditions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/traditions. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.
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