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 best experiences borrow from every part of the day, including the outfit, the pregame meal, the traditions and the postgame hang. — Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 14 July 2026

In this film by Mira Nair, based on the novel by Jhumpa Lahiri, the Ganguli family maintain a delicate balancing act between honoring the traditions of their native India and blending into American culture after moving from Calcutta to New York. — Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 14 July 2026

Grab a coffee at Joycraft Roasters or Barn Owl Eatery & Café, and book a dinner at The Bear, The Fish, The Root & The Berry, which has a menu packed with local ingredients and Indigenous culinary traditions. — Maryam Siddiqi, Travel + Leisure, 13 July 2026

The festivities continued Monday as nearly 1,000 sailors and crew members from 16 different nations marched through Boston's Seaport, drawing crowds eager to celebrate maritime traditions and America's 250th anniversary. — Aaron Parseghian, CBS News, 13 July 2026

The Upper Midwest has populist traditions going back decades, including by electing progressive and conservative populists, said Steven Schier, a political science professor at Carleton College in Northfield, Minnesota. — ABC News, 13 July 2026

Watching Quinn compete on one of tennis’ biggest stages while experiencing Wimbledon’s traditions ultimately became the highlight of the trip. — Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 13 July 2026

Aspects such as traditional Māori tribal tattoos, known as Tā moko, the rich expression of history through dance, and generations of Polynesian traditions are the beating heart of Thomas Kail’s adaptation. — Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 11 July 2026

The world’s biggest sporting event placed a spotlight on one of America’s most uniquely complicated economic traditions—now is the time to simplify it for everyone who has a seat at the down at the table. — Doug Melville, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026