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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
One of the most enduring royal handbag traditions dates back to Queen Elizabeth II, who reportedly used her purse as a discreet way to signal staff during public engagements.
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Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
Close the trip at Kaikaya by the Sea, a Shibuya seafood spot combining Japanese and Western seafood traditions.
—Lauren Schuster, Sacbee.com, 27 Apr. 2026
Cap the trip with dinner at Kaikaya by the Sea, a Shibuya seafood spot combining Japanese and Western seafood traditions.
—Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Apr. 2026
End the trip with dinner at Kaikaya by the Sea, a Shibuya seafood spot combining Japanese and Western seafood traditions.
—Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 27 Apr. 2026
Originating from ancient traditions, these gemstones were believed to have special significance, with each one associated with a particular month and linked to symbolism, such as protection, clarity, love, and renewal.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 26 Apr. 2026
The books, of course, are a central element here, and Na Mea has a wide selection of titles related to Hawaii’s history, traditions, and language (as well as a popular children’s book section).
—Kat Chen, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Apr. 2026
One of the festival’s long-standing traditions is to honor a community member with the privilege of starting the festival by raising the koi, which symbolizes strength, perseverance and good fortune.
—Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 25 Apr. 2026
Raphael’s father soaked up both traditions and ran a bustling artist’s workshop, or bottega, in a building connected to the family home.
—Zachary Fine, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
Close the trip at Kaikaya by the Sea, a Shibuya seafood spot combining Japanese and Western seafood traditions.
—Lauren Schuster, Sacbee.com, 27 Apr. 2026
Cap the trip with dinner at Kaikaya by the Sea, a Shibuya seafood spot combining Japanese and Western seafood traditions.
—Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Apr. 2026
End the trip with dinner at Kaikaya by the Sea, a Shibuya seafood spot combining Japanese and Western seafood traditions.
—Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 27 Apr. 2026
Originating from ancient traditions, these gemstones were believed to have special significance, with each one associated with a particular month and linked to symbolism, such as protection, clarity, love, and renewal.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 26 Apr. 2026
The books, of course, are a central element here, and Na Mea has a wide selection of titles related to Hawaii’s history, traditions, and language (as well as a popular children’s book section).
—Kat Chen, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Apr. 2026
One of the festival’s long-standing traditions is to honor a community member with the privilege of starting the festival by raising the koi, which symbolizes strength, perseverance and good fortune.
—Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 25 Apr. 2026
Raphael’s father soaked up both traditions and ran a bustling artist’s workshop, or bottega, in a building connected to the family home.
—Zachary Fine, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for traditions
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The back-to-back resignations and investigations, spanning both parties and both the legislative and executive branches, have reignited a debate about whether Washington’s rules and institutions for self-oversight can keep pace with the misconduct unfolding within it.—
Ana Ceballos
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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Confirm whether the rules apply to all classes of e-bikes as some areas also have stricter laws for the faster (class 3) e-bikes.—
Dr. Phyllis Agran,
Boston Herald,
26 Apr. 2026
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His works are also challenging to date precisely, due in part to his displacement and transpacific migration, and the Spencer show reflects this by abandoning a chronological framework in favor of a thematic exploration of his own mythologies.—
Tessa Solomon,
ARTnews.com,
24 Apr. 2026
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From the beginning, this project set out to interrogate the mythologies surrounding artificial intelligence and to make visible the human choices embedded within these systems.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
13 Mar. 2026
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But the king said despite the fundamental disagreement between the countries, the United States inherited its democratic values from the United Kingdom.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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Then, to estimate climate impact, these EI values were plugged into DLR’s contrail and climate models (a contrail plume model and a global climate model).—
Srishti Gupta,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Apr. 2026
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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.—
Carlie Procell,
USA Today,
20 Dec. 2025
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Today, descendants live in the Mexican states of Campeche, Quintana Roo, Yucatan, Tabasco, and Chiapas, offering visitors an up close and personal look at their heritage, customs, culinary traditions, and way of life.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 Apr. 2026
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The wifi is Starlink here too, and there are dedicated customs agents to help passengers speed through passport control.—
Beth Landman,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Apr. 2026
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New York Mets legends Gary Carter and Bud Harrelson both managed the team, with the latter also being a part-owner.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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Hat tip to the production legends Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis (best known for lacing Janet Jackson, Usher, and other R&B titans with hits over the past several decades), who add to the track’s timeless appeal.—
Adelle Platon,
VIBE.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Traditions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/traditions. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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