1
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
2
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Examples Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of tradition
Her father, who is Puerto Rican, instilled in her a love of the Caribbean’s rich tradition of magical realism; her mother, who is African American, drew her toward various rituals shared among Black communities of the American South.
—
Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 21 Nov. 2024
Neyer are continuing the local tradition as part of the new slate of seasonal programming coming to the Main Street area this holiday season.
—Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 21 Nov. 2024
Holidays like Thanksgiving scream tradition and what's more nostalgic than watching a classic holiday special with your family.
—Chris Sims, The Courier-Journal, 21 Nov. 2024
This process has strangled democracy not just in countries with longstanding democratic traditions but also in countries such as Bangladesh, Benin, Georgia, Honduras, Hungary, Serbia, and Tunisia, which had turned toward democracy in the post–Cold War era.
—Larry Diamond, Foreign Affairs, 8 Nov. 2024
See all Example Sentences for tradition 
Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 21 Nov. 2024
Neyer are continuing the local tradition as part of the new slate of seasonal programming coming to the Main Street area this holiday season.
—Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 21 Nov. 2024
Holidays like Thanksgiving scream tradition and what's more nostalgic than watching a classic holiday special with your family.
—Chris Sims, The Courier-Journal, 21 Nov. 2024
This process has strangled democracy not just in countries with longstanding democratic traditions but also in countries such as Bangladesh, Benin, Georgia, Honduras, Hungary, Serbia, and Tunisia, which had turned toward democracy in the post–Cold War era.
—Larry Diamond, Foreign Affairs, 8 Nov. 2024
See all Example Sentences for tradition
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tradition
Noun
-
Each dish will be a fascinating journey through the art of plating: a unique approach that redefines the rules of mise en place, both visually and gastronomically, from breakfast to aperitif.Benedetta Rossi, Architectural Digest, 20 Nov. 2024
-
During this conversation, Domingo broke a major rule of the brotherhood.Selome Hailu, Variety, 20 Nov. 2024
Noun
-
Thankfully, much of that folklore and leech-keeping has given way to modern forecasting algorithms, radar, and satellite imagery over time—but not everyone is willing to leave the old methods behind.Corey Buhay, Outside Online, 7 Nov. 2024
-
Their aim in collecting such folklore—alongside the fairy tales, the Grimms published legends, songs, myths—was to create a cohesive national identity for German speakers.Jennifer Wilson, The New Yorker, 4 Nov. 2024
Noun
-
Located along the rugged Helgeland coastline in Northern Norway, the Seven Sisters are not only admired for their natural beauty but are also steeped in mythology.David Nikel, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
-
In Norse mythology, two ravens, Huginn and Muninn, serve as spies to the god Odin, whispering to him the news of the world.Rivka Galchen, The New Yorker, 14 Oct. 2024
Noun
-
In a city full of crime history lore, smaller stories can sometimes get lost among the bigger ones, and this typically happens at the expense of the victims and families affected by the crime.Jennifer Stavros, WIRED, 31 Oct. 2024
-
Now, the slasher subgenre is an instantly recognizable part of film lore.Sydney Bishop, CNN, 31 Oct. 2024
Noun
-
Toro, whose parents are of Mexican and Puerto Rican heritage, grew up mostly in Colorado.Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
-
Fortuny said the official launch of its latest textile collection is the ideal fusion of its heritage and Minassian’s layered, multicultural approach to design.Sofia Celeste, WWD, 21 Nov. 2024
Noun
-
The 1mm of key travel is a little shallow, but the typing experience is solid, with good feedback and easy-to-read key legends, as well as effective key backlighting.Brian Westover, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
-
But she’s been making up for a late start in a big way – landing her first Oscar nod at age 84 and sharing scenes with legends from Bruce Dern to Adam Sandler.Jenelle Riley, Variety, 4 Nov. 2024
Articles Related to tradition
Thesaurus Entries Near tradition
Cite this Entry
“Tradition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tradition. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share