traditions

plural of tradition
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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 And for Southerners, in particular, these types of trips provide chances to pass down beloved traditions and introduce the next generation to the places and pastimes that have long been part of your family’s story. Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 4 Aug. 2026 There is no intent other than honoring the traditions of the Native American history. Scott Powers, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026 Learn how to make the bread from scratch, learn about the traditions and culture of focaccia and take home your creation to enjoy. Hema Sivanandam, Mercury News, 3 Aug. 2026 The Tulu people, also known as Tuluva, speak the Tulu language and have distinct cultural traditions, including unique religious customs and performing arts. Andrew Pereira, Encyclopedia Britannica, 3 Aug. 2026 The coffee shop drew from the Latin American and Indigenous traditions in her family. Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026 However, the latter only solidified the rumors for fans, as the color white has long been associated with mourning in Chinese traditions. Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 1 Aug. 2026 The writers of the Beat generation adopted ideas and images from cultural traditions ranging from Buddhism to jazz. Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 21 July 2026 Beyond finding the perfect gift, Fishel said that to her, the holidays are about carrying on traditions that matter most. Casey Delbasso, ABC News, 21 July 2026
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Noun
  • Republicans in two red states couldn’t convince voters to change election rules to make their party stronger.
    David Weigel, semafor.com, 5 Aug. 2026
  • However, borrowers who took out federal loans on or after July 1, 2026, face different repayment rules under the new federal student loan framework.
    Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 5 Aug. 2026
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  • But the filmmaker proves more interested in interrogating that ethos than recreating it, and few horror mythologies are better suited to exploring betrayal and regret than one built around the refusal to let the dead remain dead.
    Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 8 July 2026
  • The threads that formed country music The American West generated its own mythologies.
    Ted Olson, The Conversation, 2 July 2026
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  • Their rules tend to reflect strong preferences for aesthetic uniformity, believed by some to be associated with higher home values.
    Daniel Kramer, The Conversation, 3 Aug. 2026
  • The show is remembered for its positive portrayal of a Black family with strong morals and values.
    Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 3 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • 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.
    Jennifer Borresen, USA Today, 20 Dec. 2022
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  • On arrival, the produce passes through customs and border drayage – a specialized short-distance trucking route that bridges the gap between national borders.
    Stephen J. Beard, USA Today, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Nutritionist and anthropologist Georgine Leung was in London expecting her first child when her mother arrived from Hong Kong, bringing Cantonese sitting-the-month customs that would come to fascinate her.
    Ann Scott Tyson, Christian Science Monitor, 4 Aug. 2026
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  • The plan drew overwhelming backlash, with soccer legends and governing bodies blasting it for allegedly prioritizing shareholders over the game of soccer.
    Antonio Pequeño IV, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
  • But in a world where a few basis points separates legends from washouts, a 10-point edge is an enormous windfall for anyone who trusted Kalshi’s numbers over those crunched by CME, the giant futures-exchange operator.
    Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 6 Aug. 2026

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