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

In December 2023, Mestiza released the debut album Quëreles via their independent label Sacro Music, which also reimagined flamenco traditions through a club lens. — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 25 Aug. 2026

This is the heart of Franconia, where traditions—especially culinary ones, including pork dishes, potato dumplings, and sausages—remain deeply rooted. — Sofia Markovich, Travel + Leisure, 25 Aug. 2026

Ariel pointed to the bagel sandwich as an example of how American cuisine blends diverse culinary traditions while keeping their origins identifiable. — James Powel, USA Today, 24 Aug. 2026

In countries with a majority Buddhist population, such as Thailand, Buddhist practice involves rituals, offerings to monks and visits to temples, among others traditions. — Brooke Schedneck, The Conversation, 24 Aug. 2026

Cultural and religious traditions, physical limitations, pain, and personal preferences all matter. — Zain Khawaja, STAT, 24 Aug. 2026

For example, the traditions of puppetry in Europe can look very different from those found in Native American, African and Asian cultures. — Tran Chau, Hartford Courant, 24 Aug. 2026

At this weekend’s Assyrian Food Festival, preparing and sharing food is a way to celebrate Assyrian history and the joy of these ancient cultural traditions. — Gina Grillo, Chicago Tribune, 24 Aug. 2026

Food was often part of those moments, particularly cheesecake, which became one of the sitcom's most recognizable traditions. — Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 23 Aug. 2026