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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
Each exchange led to a conversation about how their traditions and lives differed.
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Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
1 July 2026
Andronis describes the restaurant as a traditional Greek taverna set against the caldera cliffs, blending Greek traditions with Santorini’s romance and exclusivity.
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Noel Burgess,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
There’s a perfectly worthy retelling of this story that approaches Los Angeles 1821 like Chinatown, one that delves deeply into the traditions of the people indigenous to the land as well as the early attempts to bring fresh water to this desert.
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Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
30 June 2026
The church has also supported providing an inclusive space for people of different faiths and traditions, positioning itself as a community for anyone in Charlotte, regardless of race, gender or religious background.
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Zaire Breedlove,
Charlotte Observer,
30 June 2026
Unwritten rules are traditions, not rules, and are unenforceable.
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Kelly G. Richardson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 June 2026
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.
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Veronica Fulton,
NBC news,
22 June 2026
In Juneteenth traditions, the color red holds historical significance.
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La'tasha Givens,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
1 July 2026
Andronis describes the restaurant as a traditional Greek taverna set against the caldera cliffs, blending Greek traditions with Santorini’s romance and exclusivity.
—
Noel Burgess,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
There’s a perfectly worthy retelling of this story that approaches Los Angeles 1821 like Chinatown, one that delves deeply into the traditions of the people indigenous to the land as well as the early attempts to bring fresh water to this desert.
—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
30 June 2026
The church has also supported providing an inclusive space for people of different faiths and traditions, positioning itself as a community for anyone in Charlotte, regardless of race, gender or religious background.
—
Zaire Breedlove,
Charlotte Observer,
30 June 2026
Unwritten rules are traditions, not rules, and are unenforceable.
—
Kelly G. Richardson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 June 2026
Its coasters impress, food celebrates Appalachian traditions, and cinnamon bread has a cult following.
—
Jacqueline Dole,
Southern Living,
22 June 2026
Fawn says Brandon loves the traditions of his tribe.
—
Veronica Fulton,
NBC news,
22 June 2026
In Juneteenth traditions, the color red holds historical significance.
—
La'tasha Givens,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for traditions
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First, President Dillon asked for existing data centers to be grandfathered in the ordinance, meaning operating data centers can expand without following these rules.
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Under federal rules, if a complaint about an infant formula — such as a report of an adverse event — shows a possible health hazard, the company must investigate.
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The work interweaves South and Southeast Asian mythologies and histories with Western cultural touchstones—from canonical artists to sacred texts—often with a deliberate sense of unease.
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America has its own mythologies of masculine desire, and many of them are worse.
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The values imparted to me throughout my public school education — equal opportunity, impartial justice, respect for expertise, basic honesty — have been abandoned by a new breed of politician that has turned governance itself into a blood sport.
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Companies with larger market cap values, such as the top 25 listed below, generally tend to by more stable, while smaller companies can offer higher volatility, but greater growth potential.
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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.
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Her portrayal of social customs appears almost fantastical in light of the transformation undergone by her protagonist.
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Mid-range to high-end hotels can also often help guests secure VIP airport services that escort them through customs, to get their bags and to their transportation, Kimpton said.
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After a halftime break honoring Sparks and Liberty legends, the Sparks seemed rejuvenated for the final 20 minutes.
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These Levi’s legends are sufficiently roomy, sit below the waist, and can be bought in a myriad of colorways.
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“Traditions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/traditions. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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