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

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

From Mexican carnicerías and halal markets to African grocers and Eastern European delis, these businesses provide access to ingredients, traditions and flavors that can be difficult to find elsewhere. — Sara Rosenthal, Denver Post, 11 Oct. 2026

Fayoum mummy portraits were painted primarily on thin wooden panels and placed over the faces of the deceased within mummy wrappings, combining Egyptian funerary traditions with artistic influences from the wider Greco-Roman world. — ABC News, 11 Oct. 2026

To ground the event in its California roots, the team served a sauerbraten with tri-tip, fusing California’s barbecue culture with German traditions. — Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 11 Oct. 2026

But in recent years, the museum has resuscitated the church’s traditions, starting with Friday’s celebration of the building’s 250th anniversary. — Nancy Jiang, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2026

They are also exposed to different cultures, new traditions and opportunities to learn foreign languages. — Nikki R Wooten, The Conversation, 9 Oct. 2026

The rich collections do a great job of honoring visual traditions and explaining their connections to real people and real places. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Oct. 2026

But the company is trying to balance those new strategies with its existing traditions. — Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 4 Oct. 2026