traditions

plural of tradition
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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 Cultures around the world have ancient traditions of narrating events, sometimes gruesome, through song. John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 16 Oct. 2025 One thing the soon-to-be dads can't wait to do is pass down holiday traditions. Anna Halkidis, Parents, 15 Oct. 2025 Lombardo draws a comparison between Sicily and Detroit, in the ways each place has embraced the culinary traditions of various cultures. Lyndsay C. Green, Freep.com, 15 Oct. 2025 History buffs can revel in Texas' past, while foodies can savor the delicious cultural flavors that reflect Brownsville's unique traditions. Gabi De La Rosa, Southern Living, 15 Oct. 2025 Gharshin, the 50-year-old health worker, said what frustrated her was that the conservative Afghan traditions - alongside the Taliban's rules - meant that women could not be attended to except by other women. NPR, 14 Oct. 2025 McDonald's is once again bringing back one of its most iconic holiday traditions. Endia Fontanez, AZCentral.com, 14 Oct. 2025 What separates college football from every other major sport is the scene, and the traditions. Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Oct. 2025 The son of Jewish television-news producer Sy Kravitz and Black actress Roxie Roker, who was of Bahamian descent, Kravitz grew up with both Christian and Jewish traditions. Jazmine Hughes, Robb Report, 9 Oct. 2025
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    Aaron Leibowitz, Miami Herald, 14 Oct. 2025
  • There is also no indication that the change is being done in coordination with the MPA, rather this is about framing the content rules for users.
    Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 14 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
  • These enjoy special status in our cultural mythologies.
    Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 12 Oct. 2025
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  • The contents of the article do not reflect me or the values of our state.
    Peter Aitken, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Oct. 2025
  • Missouri values fairness and integrity, and this process reflects that.
    Savannah Hawley-Bates, NPR, 18 Oct. 2025
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  • But as of August 29 all imports, regardless of their value, are subject to extra customs clearance procedures and potential duties.
    Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Oct. 2025
  • Advertisement By the turn of the 20th century, African American men held prominent federal government roles as diplomats, auditors, and customs officials.
    Time, Time, 14 Oct. 2025
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  • From viral hits to iconic music legends, the remaining couples will dance through a variety of creative challenges, culminating in the finale.
    Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Oct. 2025
  • Beloved legends elaborated, not debunked Zarka is expanding her role as an authority on all matters monster with a book on cryptids.
    Jose R. Gonzalez, AZCentral.com, 15 Oct. 2025

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“Traditions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/traditions. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.

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