1
as in customary
based on customs usually handed down from a previous generation
a traditional Passover meal at his grandparents' house
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2
as in conservative
tending to favor established ideas, conditions, or institutions
a family that is very traditional when it comes to institutions like marriage
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Recent Examples of traditional
But newer spots such as Lucky Day, which opened in 2017, are expanding beyond Buffalo’s traditional menu offerings.
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David Allan, CNN Money, 31 May 2025
Hovering at 7-1 and checking in at 270 pounds, the 23-year-old is more in the traditional mold of centers.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 30 May 2025
Technology has broadened the talent pool because people aren’t limited to the traditional hubs of New York, Los Angeles and London to put themselves up for parts.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 30 May 2025
Only your employer's profit sharing, safe harbor and matching contribution must go into the traditional 401(k) account.
—David Rae, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025
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David Allan, CNN Money, 31 May 2025
Hovering at 7-1 and checking in at 270 pounds, the 23-year-old is more in the traditional mold of centers.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 30 May 2025
Technology has broadened the talent pool because people aren’t limited to the traditional hubs of New York, Los Angeles and London to put themselves up for parts.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 30 May 2025
Only your employer's profit sharing, safe harbor and matching contribution must go into the traditional 401(k) account.
—David Rae, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for traditional
Adjective
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As is customary in Sri Lankan culture, the father’s first name becomes the son’s last name.—
Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 May 2025
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Few cars move up and down Northeast Second Avenue flying giant-size blue and red flags as has been customary and few patronize the sidewalk vendors selling Flag Day T-shirts, caps and bandannas.—
Michael Butler,
Miami Herald,
22 May 2025
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Its rustling stirs the tension in a radicalizing conservative society, while its wailing heralds the irreversible consequences of raging human emotion.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
3 June 2025
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Across the board, the demands have been cheered by conservative figures and organizations who see elite US institutions of higher learning as home to radical ideas and anti-Jewish bias and thus easy and deserving targets.—
Andy Rose,
CNN Money,
3 June 2025
Adjective
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For more details on the nature of conventional AI versus AGI and ASI, see my analysis at the link here.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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The image - more grainy than conventional high-resolution photographs and in black and white - appears to show the debris of several aircraft located along the runway of the Belaya military air base or parked in protective revetments nearby.—
Tom Balmforth,
USA Today,
5 June 2025
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Martinez is 29 years old, stands at 5-foot-11 with a 72-inch reach, and fights in an orthodox right-handed stance.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
22 Mar. 2025
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But there should be no such wall—even in the most orthodox capitalist system.—
Paul Laudicina,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Listen to the Entire Piece A classical symphony might take 30 minutes or more.—
Jed Brewer,
Rolling Stone,
29 May 2025
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References to what are probably oysters appear in classical Greek texts by authors like Aristotle and Homer.—
Garritt C. Van Dyk,
Smithsonian Magazine,
29 May 2025
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Recruiters are no longer confined to hiring in the same usual saturated areas, benefiting emerging tech hubs.—
Nacho De Marco,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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Despite being one of the pre-tournament favorites, the Northern Irishman performed poorly in the event, which many attribute to his need to play with a different driver than usual.—
Julio Cesar Valdera Morales,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 May 2025
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Our assessment is grounded in a thorough analysis of Caterpillar’s existing valuation relative to its recent operational performance and historical financial state.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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Peekaboo Animation, Fabrique Fantastique Targeted at kids 4–8 years old, this educational and adventurous comedy series introduces kids to famous figures like Mandela and Mozart in their childhood, blending humor and historical insight.—
Jamie Lang,
Variety,
6 June 2025
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“Traditional.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/traditional. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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