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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
Try a New Seating Arrangement Seating eight to a round table is a tradition reserved for weddings and business dinners.
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Kristine Gill, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 May 2025
The floor-to-ceiling windows in most rooms invite guests to enjoy an indoor-outdoor lifestyle nurtured by this architectural tradition.
—Jackie Valley, Christian Science Monitor, 2 May 2025
The collection draws from East Coast tradition and California charm—namely Orange Hill Farm, his new country home in Ojai, California.
—India Roby, Architectural Digest, 2 May 2025
Trump’s gaffes aren’t just part of his presidency; gaffes are part of the storied tradition of the American presidency.
—Chris Lamb, The Conversation, 2 May 2025
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Kristine Gill, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 May 2025
The floor-to-ceiling windows in most rooms invite guests to enjoy an indoor-outdoor lifestyle nurtured by this architectural tradition.
—Jackie Valley, Christian Science Monitor, 2 May 2025
The collection draws from East Coast tradition and California charm—namely Orange Hill Farm, his new country home in Ojai, California.
—India Roby, Architectural Digest, 2 May 2025
Trump’s gaffes aren’t just part of his presidency; gaffes are part of the storied tradition of the American presidency.
—Chris Lamb, The Conversation, 2 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tradition
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In the 13th century, the papacy was vacant for almost three years before the election of Gregory X, who tightened up conclave rules.—
John Bacon,
USA Today,
2 May 2025
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During the Obama administration, beginning in 2009 and culminating with major rule expansions in 2012, changes to federal economy regulations inadvertently encouraged automakers to build bigger, heavier vehicles instead of lighter, more efficient ones.—
Chadwick Hagan,
National Review,
1 May 2025
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The series draws from East Asian folklore about red threads of fate but repurposes the concept for the digital age.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
25 Apr. 2025
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The Arabic word jinn (or djinn) influenced the modern meaning of genie—a supernatural creature from Middle Eastern folklore.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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The cloud, named Eos after the goddess of Greek mythology who signified the dawn, contains approximately 3,400 solar masses worth of gas.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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Was any of that backstory shared with you as part of the character’s mythology?—
Todd Gilchrist,
Variety,
26 Apr. 2025
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But the film expands upon the game’s lore to create a unique, funhouse horror experience, a celebration of multiple horror subgenres and practical effects.—
Richard Newby,
Time,
29 Apr. 2025
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San Francisco has won its share of thrillers this season, both in San Francisco and abroad, but Ramos’ mad dash will live on in this ballpark’s lore for decades to come.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
28 Apr. 2025
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That purge will leave America’s natural heritage more vulnerable to the myriad threats these lands already face, including growing visitor numbers, climate change, wildfires, and invasive species.—
Chris D'Angelo,
Vox,
2 May 2025
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Fairchild Studio: How has IWC’s heritage influenced the designs of the latest watches? C.K.: IWC looks back on nearly 90 years of history in manufacturing Pilot’s Watches.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
2 May 2025
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And a new class of music legends will enter the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2025
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The Argentine legend, who was rested for the game along with other key starters amid a high-stakes Champions Cup week, surely was thinking the same thing everyone in the stunned crowd was thinking: How could the team have squandered a 3-1 second half lead?—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
28 Apr. 2025
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“Tradition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tradition. Accessed 9 May. 2025.
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