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

This week, San Francisco City Hall hosted its inaugural Diwali celebration, with Mayor Daniel Lurie welcoming the holiday and the community's traditions into the civic space. — CBS News, 8 Nov. 2026

Whereas widowed Lord Balfour (Charles Esten) fully expects to carry his homeland’s aristocratic traditions abroad, complete with an apparent Black slave for his hoity-toity young daughter. — Dennis Harvey, Variety, 6 Nov. 2026

Other traditions include setting off firecrackers and exchanging sweets and gifts with friends and family. — ABC News, 6 Nov. 2026

Most states, however, have longstanding traditions of their leaders living in their official governor’s mansions. — Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 6 Nov. 2026

Both countries also have long traditions of private journalism and independent public-service media. — Daniel Waldenstrom, Foreign Affairs, 6 Nov. 2026

Spectators lined the route as the procession passed, featuring religious traditions, horses and participants riding electric motorcycles. — Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 1 Nov. 2026

And, to celebrate NBC’s holiday traditions, including the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade and Christmas in Rockefeller Center, Sheinelle Jones joined the Radio City Rockettes for a sparkly dance routine. — Hilary Lewis, HollywoodReporter, 31 Oct. 2026

Spanning 30,500 square feet, the museum houses 19 permanent exhibits that explore everything from presidential and papal funerals to historic hearses, cremation, mourning traditions, and funeral customs from around the world. — Jill Robbins, Southern Living, 31 Oct. 2026