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

The reflex to regard America’s earlier representational and nationalist traditions as something to be repudiated, rather than reconsidered, is learned — not inevitable. — Frank Porcu, New York Daily News, 20 Sep. 2026

The landmark was illuminated in green, white and red to celebrate Mexico’s Independence Day and honor the country’s culture, identity and traditions. — Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 19 Sep. 2026

This town of about 1,200 residents comes alive in autumn with quirky traditions, breathtaking foliage, and family-friendly activities that showcase the best of the season. — Abby Price, Travel + Leisure, 19 Sep. 2026

In Barranquilla, an exclusive celebration at the embarkation point channels the city’s carnival, a convergence of African, Indigenous, and Spanish traditions brought to life through cumbia, mapalé, and color on every departure, year-round. — Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Sep. 2026

Yet the archaeological record suggested that these communities repeatedly survived and maintained their technological traditions. — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 18 Sep. 2026

Founded by Paul Kohner in 1938, The Kohner Agency is the second oldest in Los Angeles behind WMA (now WME) with long traditions in talent representations. — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 18 Sep. 2026

Other traditions, however, provide ways for the living to maintain a connection with the dead. — ABC News, 17 Sep. 2026

In the early 2000s, Ecuador opened its first public intercultural university, created after decades of demands from Indigenous groups who felt their history, language, and traditions were missing from the education system here. — Caterina Morbiato, Christian Science Monitor, 17 Sep. 2026