Synonyms of tradition

tradition

noun

trə-ˈdi-shən 

1

as in rule

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

• rule
• principles
• values
• heritage
• convention
• custom
• standards
• ethic
• prescription
• norm
• legacy
• superstition
• mode
• culture
• folklore
• rubric
• inheritance
• mores
• form
• lore
• lifestyle
• birthright

2

as in folklore

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

• folklore
• mythology
• lore
• legend
• myth
• mythos
• information
• legendry
• tale
• folklife
• knowledge
• wisdom
• anecdote
• folktale
• fable
• yarn
• old wives' tale

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of tradition

The days are measured by sunsets, with rituals and traditions, the same ones your mother had. —Laura Trujillo, USA Today, 14 July 2025

For the Osaka exhibition, the executive wanted a blend of tradition and modernity — plus new discoveries galore, all displayed in spectacular fashion. —Miles Socha, Footwear News, 14 July 2025

Maggie was part of a team that brought back a beloved pre-COVID 19 tradition, the homecoming parade. —Andy Humbles, The Tennessean, 14 July 2025

So far, the stories are anecdotal, and there is a long-standing tradition in the US of people threatening to move if political outcomes don’t go their way. —Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 14 July 2025