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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 banjo was created by enslaved African Americans, and according to the Smithsonian Institute, up until the 1830s, the banjo was exclusively an African American tradition.
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Essence, 29 May 2025
The largest rodeo east of the Mississippi, which dates back to 1944, celebrates a continuation of agricultural tradition at Osceola Heritage Park May 30-31.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 May 2025
This tradition has continued since 1664, about 100 years after the Augustinian Fathers settled in Otuzco.
Frequently riddled by threats of pirates and other dangers, the people of Otuzco prayed fervently to this image of Mary for protection.
—Caitlin Cipolla-McCulloch, The Conversation, 29 May 2025
The best bar stools make the most of vertical space, whether arranged around a tall kitchen island (as tradition calls for) or dining table.
—Kelly Dawson, Architectural Digest, 28 May 2025
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Essence, 29 May 2025
The largest rodeo east of the Mississippi, which dates back to 1944, celebrates a continuation of agricultural tradition at Osceola Heritage Park May 30-31.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 May 2025
This tradition has continued since 1664, about 100 years after the Augustinian Fathers settled in Otuzco.
Frequently riddled by threats of pirates and other dangers, the people of Otuzco prayed fervently to this image of Mary for protection.
—Caitlin Cipolla-McCulloch, The Conversation, 29 May 2025
The best bar stools make the most of vertical space, whether arranged around a tall kitchen island (as tradition calls for) or dining table.
—Kelly Dawson, Architectural Digest, 28 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tradition
Noun
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Though this deal brings some uniformity to the rules, states still have separate laws regarding how NIL can be doled out, which could lead to legal challenges.—
Eddie Pells,
Baltimore Sun,
7 June 2025
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Instead, Palestinian leaders have concentrated power, using patronage and violence to preserve their rule.—
Sean Durns,
The Washington Examiner,
6 June 2025
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The film’s blend of humor, supernatural elements and folklore struck a chord with audiences, paving the way for further exploration of the genre.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
27 May 2025
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During the five-day journey, Anangu guides will share ancestral stories and folklore.—
Acacia Gabriel,
Travel + Leisure,
20 May 2025
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The Trojan horse metaphor comes from Greek mythology, in which there is a tale of a large hollow wooden horse, secretly transporting Greek soldiers, being given as a gift to the city of Troy during the Trojan War.—
Jason Lemon,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 June 2025
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My thing was trying to uphold the integrity of Miyagi and Daniel and the mythology of the original movie.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
31 May 2025
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Coogler drew from vampire lore and a beloved great uncle’s passion for delta blues music to draw the lines between the Black American experience, past, present, and future in Sinners, set on one sweltering 1932 day in Clarksdale, Mississippi.—
Mankaprr Conteh,
Rolling Stone,
2 June 2025
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Many thought the band would be difficult to enforce considering the place the smoky café holds in French cultural lore.—
Eleanor Beardsley,
NPR,
30 May 2025
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Just like Miami’s diverse population, Butler, a Temple University graduate, has both local roots and a Panamanian heritage.—
Michael Butler,
Miami Herald,
27 May 2025
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For Oliver, fonio bridged diasporic heritage with beer culture.—
Osayi Endolyn,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
27 May 2025
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And the troubadour legend, who haunted those same Village clubs during that same time, was…a bit underwhelmed.—
David Browne,
Rolling Stone,
4 June 2025
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The Axeman remains one of New Orleans’ most enduring legends, inspiring books, jazz ballads and even an appearance in American Horror Story, the FX series.—
Christina Coulter,
People.com,
4 June 2025
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“Tradition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tradition. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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