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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
In 1931, Rockefeller Center in New York City held its first Christmas tree lighting ceremony to kick off the holiday season, which has become a yearly tradition broadcast nationally.
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Marina Watts, People.com, 18 Dec. 2024
Trees heavy with fruits that ripen through the color spectrum as winter progresses are as much a Southern California holiday tradition as tamales and the Rose Parade.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 18 Dec. 2024
Overlooking the lush internal garden composed of plants used in fragrances, the space features olive trees and climbing jasmines and invites guests to reimagine the Milanese aperitivo tradition via classic cocktails with an olfactive twist.
—Sandra Salibian, WWD, 18 Dec. 2024
Polar Express train to luminarias:Here are 10 unique Arizona holiday traditions
Pinecone Drop
For what might be the state’s longest-running New Year’s Eve tradition, thousands annually flock to Flagstaff where an illuminated pinecone is lowered from the historic Weatherford Hotel.
—Shawn Raymundo, The Arizona Republic, 18 Dec. 2024
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Marina Watts, People.com, 18 Dec. 2024
Trees heavy with fruits that ripen through the color spectrum as winter progresses are as much a Southern California holiday tradition as tamales and the Rose Parade.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 18 Dec. 2024
Overlooking the lush internal garden composed of plants used in fragrances, the space features olive trees and climbing jasmines and invites guests to reimagine the Milanese aperitivo tradition via classic cocktails with an olfactive twist.
—Sandra Salibian, WWD, 18 Dec. 2024
Polar Express train to luminarias:Here are 10 unique Arizona holiday traditions
Pinecone Drop
For what might be the state’s longest-running New Year’s Eve tradition, thousands annually flock to Flagstaff where an illuminated pinecone is lowered from the historic Weatherford Hotel.
—Shawn Raymundo, The Arizona Republic, 18 Dec. 2024
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Since perquisites are more of an exception than a rule, amounts paid must be disclosed in corporate proxy statements—that's a Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) rule.Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
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With some 20,000 Malibu residents ordered, or at least warned, to evacuate the looming Franklin Fire, some were left wondering why there are different rules for different people.Chris Boyette, CNN, 14 Dec. 2024
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All at once, Eggers pays homage to Schreck’s beast and contorts him entirely; honoring the folklore written by and about the people who truly believed these creatures existed and were terrified of them.Lily Ford, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Dec. 2024
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The venue's beloved mechanical bull, country music memorabilia, Bobby Mackey's stage costumes, a 2004 Ford Thunderbird, items related to the venue's paranormal folklore and more were sold in a public auction over the summer.Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 12 Dec. 2024
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The small asteroid, which is little more than 3 miles in diameter, approaches so close to the sun that it was named for the son of the sun-god Helios, who in Greek mythology lost control of his father's chariot and set the Earth ablaze.Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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Eros, known as Cupid in Roman mythology, was the ancient Greek god of love and desire, often depicted as a winged youth with a bow and arrow.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
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Fanboys are an unpredictable lot, but despite requisite nods to Marvel lore and appearances by Spider-Man antagonists Rhino, the Foreigner and the Chameleon, without the webslinger these foes are not all that interesting.David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Dec. 2024
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Conversely, Path of Exile adhered more closely to that aesthetic, while introducing its own world and lore.Diego Argüello, Rolling Stone, 6 Dec. 2024
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Durango’s Polar Express train journey is led by a vintage steam locomotive that travels on a heritage narrow-gauge railroad through the snowy mountains of Colorado.Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 13 Dec. 2024
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With enough will and planning, more of the Isle of Man may eventually remind visitors of this rich natural heritage.Christine Ro, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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On that list, which is focused only on the top-selling titles on wax in the U.K., the latest from the legends begins its time at No. 13.Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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The screen legend, who turns 99 Friday, recalled seeing the flames encroach a hill near his home this week.Dana Griffin, NBC News, 12 Dec. 2024
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“Tradition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tradition. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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