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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
In Kano and Northern Nigeria, this marks the start of the Durbar festival, an annual cultural, religious and equestrian celebration showcasing the rich heritage and traditions of the Hausa people.
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Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
There’s a casual, authoritative swing to their performance that belies the stylistic range on the record; the songs touch upon different traditions, yet all sound of a piece.
—Stephen Thomas Erlewine, Pitchfork, 26 Jan. 2026
Best Shopping Artigianato Artistico Ampezzano Cortina is home to centuries-old crafts traditions, including furniture making, deer-antler carving, and more.
—Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 25 Jan. 2026
Tourists are invited to attend these multi-sensory celebrations as a way to learn more about the culture and traditions in Bhutan.
—Amy Nelson, Twin Cities, 24 Jan. 2026
The treatment menu is extensive, with more than 150 offerings ranging from standard massages and bodywork to therapies drawn from both Eastern and Western traditions.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Jan. 2026
From cultural and geographical traditions plus family favorites, your soup options are endless.
—Cheryl Russell, Oc Register, 24 Jan. 2026
And their traditions are distinct from those found in Denmark, Western Europe and America.
—Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 24 Jan. 2026
Some traditions, like this one, never change.
—Marissa Perlman, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
There’s a casual, authoritative swing to their performance that belies the stylistic range on the record; the songs touch upon different traditions, yet all sound of a piece.
—Stephen Thomas Erlewine, Pitchfork, 26 Jan. 2026
Best Shopping Artigianato Artistico Ampezzano Cortina is home to centuries-old crafts traditions, including furniture making, deer-antler carving, and more.
—Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 25 Jan. 2026
Tourists are invited to attend these multi-sensory celebrations as a way to learn more about the culture and traditions in Bhutan.
—Amy Nelson, Twin Cities, 24 Jan. 2026
The treatment menu is extensive, with more than 150 offerings ranging from standard massages and bodywork to therapies drawn from both Eastern and Western traditions.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Jan. 2026
From cultural and geographical traditions plus family favorites, your soup options are endless.
—Cheryl Russell, Oc Register, 24 Jan. 2026
And their traditions are distinct from those found in Denmark, Western Europe and America.
—Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 24 Jan. 2026
Some traditions, like this one, never change.
—Marissa Perlman, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for traditions
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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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Education policies, as well as parenting values focused on grades and test scores as singular markers of achievement may also be to blame.—
Brandon Busteed,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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That support has given me the strength to keep pushing forward, for integrity, accountability, and a sport that truly upholds the values that brought us together to compete.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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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 includes cultivating ties with national leaders, engaging local officials such as customs and immigration officers and securing contracts through regional development banks in order to place Chinese companies and personnel on the ground.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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But that strange mix of nostalgia and ridicule Shlesinger’s script shows for certain Texas customs (big hair, oversize pickup trucks and bladder-challenging beverage containers)?—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
27 Jan. 2026
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McCutchen aired out the Pirates on social media, comparing himself to other legends of teams throughout the league that go to functions set up each year.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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At these community events, monks and others wear intricate costumes and masks to act out the lore of historical legends.—
Amy Nelson,
Twin Cities,
24 Jan. 2026
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