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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
Morgan Wallen had a good reason for leaving Saturday Night Live early — breaking a tradition for cast and crew — according to a source.
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Nicholas Rice, People.com, 30 Mar. 2025
Cooking has become a meaningful family tradition for Curry, especially during the NCAA tournament.
—Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Mar. 2025
Designed by General James Oglethorpe, the city’s grid layout mirrors European planning traditions.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 29 Mar. 2025
History, tradition of Irish holiday St. Patrick's Day food and drink deals 2025: Save some green with these freebies, discounts A school bus, but for dogs: Watch pups enjoy rides, snacks on their way to the park
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—Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 19 Mar. 2025
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If rules are violated, due process should be followed as called for by federal policy.—
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Of course, experts advise that these times should be the exception, not the rule.—
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And Butler, the volcanic personality who’s been known to generate stories worthy of folklore with his competitive spirit, didn’t produce a new tale of his greatness, scoring just 11 points.—
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They’re feared as rabies carriers, blamed for pandemics and cast as the villains of folklore.—
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Freya — one of the most powerful and beloved deities in Norse mythology — is the goddess of love, beauty, fertility and magic.—
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While King Triton has legs, a Triton is described in Greek mythology as the son of Poseidon and a sea warrior with the lower body of a fish.—
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To add to the information overload, there are flashbacks, self-aware references to classic whodunits, digressions into White House lore presumably mined from Kate Andersen Brower’s book The Residence: Inside the Private World of the White House, which inspired the show.—
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According to lore, the company turned down a chance to buy Netflix in 2000.—
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The heritage, green-and-red ribbon on the sides was an original, standout feature, which still remains so today.—
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In markets like New York or Los Angeles, the focus tends to be on heritage, privacy, and a discreet kind of exclusivity.—
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Archaeologists and historians have unearthed ancient myths and legends that speak of olive trees as sacred spaces, inspiring countless studies and debates on the true age and significance of Vouves.—
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Haiden is the son of famous motocross star and X Games legend Brian Deegan, 50.—
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“Tradition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tradition. Accessed 7 Apr. 2025.
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