traditions

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

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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 of the homes is beautifully decorated for the holiday season with the homeowners’ individual styles and family traditions, organizers said. — Claire Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026 The book celebrates the family's Southern, Sicilian and Cajun roots with recipes, entertaining tips and treasured traditions designed to bring loved ones together. — Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2026 Custom-made over hundreds of hours, dripping in diamonds, and often worth millions, the dazzling creation is one of the show’s most iconic traditions. — Amanda Le, InStyle, 17 Oct. 2026 The result is five limited-edition pens that reference or incorporate the nation’s craft traditions. — Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 17 Oct. 2026 The approximately 20-minute concerto draws on Venezuelan folk harp traditions and features a solo harp accompanied by a chamber orchestra. — Madeleine Wright, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026 The film’s multigenerational story touches on the cultural inheritance passed between mothers, daughters and grandmothers — whether through old traditions or ordinary rituals. — Johanna Ferreira, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026 San Antonio is losing one of its longtime Día de los Muertos celebrations traditions this year, as Planet K has canceled its annual festival at Woodlawn Lake Park over concerns about immigration enforcement. — Rhyma Castillo, San Antonio Express-News, 15 Oct. 2026 Spending time together brings out their humor and fighting spirit, alongside emotional stories and traditions passed down through generations. — Leo Barraclough, Variety, 12 Oct. 2026
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Noun
  • Conflict-of-interest rules may bar some workers and their families from holding certain stocks; the Treasury has moved to ban ESG funds from accounts, but there’s no way for people to keep certain stocks out of their kids’ accounts.
    — Diane Brady, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2026
  • House Democrats are considering rules changes to mandate dues payments to serve on committees like Appropriations and Financial Services.
    — Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 20 Oct. 2026
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  • What impact did her decision to (arguably) curve Drake’s kiss attempt when presenting her the award have on both of their mythologies?
    — Andrew Unterberger, Billboard, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Both of these tales were derived from the folk legends and mythologies involving witches and ghosts that were still prevalent along the Hudson Valley.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Businesses that rediscover its values will gain what their velocity-chasing competitors cannot buy, borrow, or automate.
    — Matt Alt, Fortune, 18 Oct. 2026
  • At the heart of all this is Silver's attempt to increase franchise values across the league.
    — Matt Calkins OutKick, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • 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.
    — Jennifer Borresen, USA Today, 20 Dec. 2022
Noun
  • Celebrated by Hindus, Jains and Sikhs, not across India as a whole, Diwali encompasses different regional traditions and customs.
    — Sujata Assomull, Vogue, 21 Oct. 2026
  • But at sea, Spanish guarda costas (armed customs officials) pounced on British ships, allegedly searching for goods being smuggled in for sale.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 20 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Knight is one of several aging music legends who have recently been the center of concerned conversation after on-stage appearances.
    — Lisa Respers France, CNN Money, 22 Oct. 2026
  • After admiring Lakers legends, Kessler can now be mentioned in the same breath.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026

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“Traditions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/traditions. Accessed 23 Oct. 2026.

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