customary
adjective
cus·tom·ary
ˈkə-stə-ˌmer-ē 
-ˌme-rē
1
: commonly practiced, used, or observed
customary acts of courtesy
his customary enthusiasm
2
: based on or established by custom
customary laws
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Examples of customary in a Sentence
He forgot the customary “thank you.”
It is customary to hold the door open for someone who is entering a building behind you.
She dressed in her customary fashion.
He did the work with his customary efficiency.
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Amy Drew Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 28 Jan. 2025
The customary basics of a wedding — the ceremony, a cake and something with which to toast the couple — are not expensive.
—Judith Martin, The Mercury News, 27 Jan. 2025
All were the customary U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement charters, according to Cartwright.
—Lauren Villagran, USA TODAY, 26 Jan. 2025
Wicker and Reed were briefed on the agency’s findings Friday, The New York Times reported, but other members were not given access, as is customary.
—Sara Dorn, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
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customary
adjective
cus·tom·ary
ˈkəs-tə-ˌmer-ē
1
: based on or established by custom
customary rent
2
: commonly done, observed, or used
her customary kindness
customary courtesies
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