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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
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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
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Recent Examples of tradition
The military has a nonpartisan tradition for a reason.
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Risa Brooks, Foreign Affairs, 8 Apr. 2025
Locksley, who adapted the policy from his former superior Nick Saban, was old school in that way in an evolving landscape in which tradition is getting left behind.
—Taylor Lyons, Baltimore Sun, 8 Apr. 2025
My mom remembers that Jet Set Mondays became a tradition.
—Griselda Flores, Billboard, 8 Apr. 2025
In keeping with the tradition of the Ingenieur, a soft-iron inner case shields the movement against the effects of magnetic fields.
—Anthony Demarco, Forbes.com, 1 Apr. 2025
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Risa Brooks, Foreign Affairs, 8 Apr. 2025
Locksley, who adapted the policy from his former superior Nick Saban, was old school in that way in an evolving landscape in which tradition is getting left behind.
—Taylor Lyons, Baltimore Sun, 8 Apr. 2025
My mom remembers that Jet Set Mondays became a tradition.
—Griselda Flores, Billboard, 8 Apr. 2025
In keeping with the tradition of the Ingenieur, a soft-iron inner case shields the movement against the effects of magnetic fields.
—Anthony Demarco, Forbes.com, 1 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for tradition
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tradition
Noun
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The only issue with the price Chelsea Women was sold for was that they were bought by their parent company in a move that helped the men’s team comply with the Premier League’s profit and sustainability rules (PSR) in 2023-24.—
Matt Slater,
New York Times,
19 Apr. 2025
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The White House takes aim at the Biden administration and Democrats’ handling of the pandemic, arguing lockdowns were detrimental, masks were ineffective, and the 6-foot distance rule was arbitrarily made up by Fauci.—
Elaine Mallon,
The Washington Examiner,
18 Apr. 2025
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Haunting rituals, ghostly figures, and unsettling folklore combine in Chhorii 2 and the trailer for the sequel to 2021 Indian horror hit Chhorii has just dropped.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
2 Apr. 2025
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The Worm Moon is the traditional name for the March full moon in early Native American and European folklore.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes,
9 Mar. 2025
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Season 3 of Mayfair Witches, starring Alexandra Daddario, will dive deeper into the mythology of witchcraft, introduce new ‘spellbound’ families and feature some of the historical happenings of Salem, the infamous town of witch trials and folklore.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 2025
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Animation fans rejoiced: The show will be one of the first kids shows ever to center on African—in this case, Nigerian—characters, culture, and mythology.—
Hannah Nwoko,
Parents,
4 Apr. 2025
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The mountain has been widely used by the Kim dynasty to showcase the family’s own lore and deification.—
Will Ripley,
CNN Money,
15 Apr. 2025
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And how big is that crowd? Herewith a story from Amazon lore.—
Neil Senturia,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
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Sometimes the best innovations are already part of our heritage, the old becoming new again.—
Rich Baum,
New York Daily News,
24 Mar. 2025
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Meloni’s government has removed progressive executives from public arts and culture institutions across the country and replaced them with experts more celebratory of Italian heritage.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
24 Mar. 2025
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The Los Angeles Rams legend reportedly filed for the temporary restraining order against Jenelle Anwar, who has allegedly been following him since 2020.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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Punk legend turned pop sensation Billy Idol bares it all in this electrifying documentary, revealing his rise to fame, battle with addiction and triumphant comeback that captivated millions of fans worldwide.—
Katcy Stephan,
Variety,
16 Apr. 2025
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“Tradition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tradition. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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