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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
Lunar New Year celebrations are in full swing as millions participate in festivities and honor traditions believed to bring good fortune.
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Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 17 Feb. 2026
Talk to them about their life, their culture, their traditions.
—Harriette Cole, Mercury News, 16 Feb. 2026
Shrimp and grits originates from South Carolina, but it's warmly embraced by many culinary traditions across the South.
—Patricia S York, Southern Living, 16 Feb. 2026
There are traditions to the sport.
—Dave Altimari, Hartford Courant, 16 Feb. 2026
Among other Protestants, such as Baptists and other evangelical groups, traditions vary.
—ABC News, 16 Feb. 2026
Behind the white outfits and traditions is a culture that’s racist, misogynistic, homophobic and hostile to anyone who doesn’t fit its mould.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 16 Feb. 2026
The school has had a heart for entrepreneurship, implementing traditions such as Senior Business Week.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Feb. 2026
Having the mayor respecting the traditions of others is critical.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 9 Feb. 2026
Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 17 Feb. 2026
Talk to them about their life, their culture, their traditions.
—Harriette Cole, Mercury News, 16 Feb. 2026
Shrimp and grits originates from South Carolina, but it's warmly embraced by many culinary traditions across the South.
—Patricia S York, Southern Living, 16 Feb. 2026
There are traditions to the sport.
—Dave Altimari, Hartford Courant, 16 Feb. 2026
Among other Protestants, such as Baptists and other evangelical groups, traditions vary.
—ABC News, 16 Feb. 2026
Behind the white outfits and traditions is a culture that’s racist, misogynistic, homophobic and hostile to anyone who doesn’t fit its mould.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 16 Feb. 2026
The school has had a heart for entrepreneurship, implementing traditions such as Senior Business Week.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Feb. 2026
Having the mayor respecting the traditions of others is critical.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 9 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for traditions
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Heat strengthens pure metals Standard metallurgical rules dictate that heat eases atomic movement, rendering metals more pliable and simpler to reshape under normal conditions.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Feb. 2026
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Employers then automatically increase your contributions by 1% of your paya year until the contributions reach between 8% and 10%, depending on state rules.—
Jeanne Sahadi,
CNN Money,
16 Feb. 2026
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Among the many ideas the film explores, front and center is the notion that communities like Ant’s create their own mythologies.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
31 Jan. 2026
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Plus, the two cultures have overlapping ancient mythologies that could be incorporated into the story’s fantasy elements.—
Liz Ohanesian,
Oc Register,
27 Jan. 2026
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Despite solid economic growth, booming stock values, cooling inflation and a stable unemployment rate, the economic gains have been uneven.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN Money,
18 Feb. 2026
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Auction values are based on 12-team, 26-player rosters with a $260 budget.—
Jake Ciely,
New York Times,
18 Feb. 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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Stansted Airport has said that private aircraft operations are conducted through separate independent terminals, while immigration and customs checks are handled by Border Force, a law enforcement command within the UK Home Office.—
Lauren Said-Moorhouse,
CNN Money,
18 Feb. 2026
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The union of these two worlds has created a unique garden that revisits this culture and these ancestral Japanese customs with the flowers so dear to Monsieur Dior.—
Kelly Wetherille,
Footwear News,
18 Feb. 2026
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Ed has covered pop music for The Republic since 2007, reviewing festivals and concerts, interviewing legends, covering the local scene and more.—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
16 Feb. 2026
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Although lore and legends abound throughout the Highlands, on the Isle of Skye, they are taken to a new level.—
Patti Nickell,
Boston Herald,
15 Feb. 2026
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“Traditions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/traditions. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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