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

The backstory L’Auberge Carmel, a Relais & Châteaux property, was built in 1929 as a commission for Allen Knight, an adventurer and author, as a way to bring together the artistic spirit of Carmel-by-the-Sea and European traditions. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Aug. 2026

For some Muslim intellectuals and travelers, Japan’s modernization and its victory over Russia was proof that Asian nations need not be subservient to Europe or abandon their own cultural traditions. — Mimi Hanaoka, The Conversation, 11 Aug. 2026

Maybe if the lackluster training traditions ain’t broke, don’t fix it? — Rashad Alexander august 9, Kansas City Star, 9 Aug. 2026

Led by former River Café head chef Danny Bohan, the kitchen serves a menu inspired by French and Italian traditions, with highlights including Dorset crab with tomatoes and aioli and sea bass carpaccio. — Joanne Shurvell, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2026

And, amid fake news and artificial intelligence, our great moral and social traditions guide us to see what is real and what is genuinely human. — Douglas A. Hicks, Fortune, 9 Aug. 2026

Services follow authorized Anglican liturgies, including adaptations of the Book of Common Prayer, while incorporating local languages, musical traditions, and cultural practices. — Stephanie Triplettall, Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 Aug. 2026

And for Southerners, in particular, these types of trips provide chances to pass down beloved traditions and introduce the next generation to the places and pastimes that have long been part of your family’s story. — Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 4 Aug. 2026

There is no intent other than honoring the traditions of the Native American history. — Scott Powers, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026