traditional
adjective
tra·di·tion·al
trə-ˈdish-nəl 
-ˈdi-shə-nᵊl
1
: of or relating to tradition : consisting of or derived from tradition
a traditional celebration
2
: handed down from age to age
traditional history
traditional songs/stories
3
: following or conforming to tradition : adhering to past practices or established conventions
traditional morality
traditional values/beliefs
employing traditional methods of cooking
traditionally
adverb
a dish traditionally made with egg yolks, cream, and sugar
a seating area traditionally reserved for the church's leaders
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Everything screams traditional workhorse, but Milton was rarely asked to handle a workhorse load for the talent-rich powerhouse program.
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Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Apr. 2024
Emblematic features of its past, like the traditional oil mill that stands like a sculpture in the lobby, have been lovingly preserved, while slashes of blue from the swimming pool nod to the property’s new life.
—Monica Mendal, Vogue, 27 Apr. 2024
Tribal members may harvest the fruit for traditional uses with a special permit through the Interior Department and National Park Service.
—Eve Chen, USA TODAY, 27 Apr. 2024
Bakish will not take part in the traditional conference call with analysts that accompanies quarterly earnings disclosures, CNBC reported.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 27 Apr. 2024
Vision Marine's commitment to eco-friendly electric powerboats is reshaping the recreational boating experience, offering higher speeds, longer ranges, and smoother rides than traditional internal combustion engine boats.
—Charlotte Observer, 26 Apr. 2024
It’s got wrinkle-resistant polyester (with a touch of stretchy spandex) and has a more relaxed silhouette than a traditional Oxford shirt with its tunic-style design.
—Kristine Solomon, Travel + Leisure, 26 Apr. 2024
Whether your aesthetic is traditional, mid-century modern, contemporary, farmhouse or a fusion of styles, there is no shortage of eclectic finds to elevate your environment.
—Erin Lassner, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 Apr. 2024
People who are just starting out in their careers, notably members of Gen Z, may have lost up to two years of traditional onboarding, networking, and relationship-building because of the pandemic.
—Martha Boudreau, Fortune, 26 Apr. 2024
Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Apr. 2024
Emblematic features of its past, like the traditional oil mill that stands like a sculpture in the lobby, have been lovingly preserved, while slashes of blue from the swimming pool nod to the property’s new life.
—Monica Mendal, Vogue, 27 Apr. 2024
Tribal members may harvest the fruit for traditional uses with a special permit through the Interior Department and National Park Service.
—Eve Chen, USA TODAY, 27 Apr. 2024
Bakish will not take part in the traditional conference call with analysts that accompanies quarterly earnings disclosures, CNBC reported.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 27 Apr. 2024
Vision Marine's commitment to eco-friendly electric powerboats is reshaping the recreational boating experience, offering higher speeds, longer ranges, and smoother rides than traditional internal combustion engine boats.
—Charlotte Observer, 26 Apr. 2024
It’s got wrinkle-resistant polyester (with a touch of stretchy spandex) and has a more relaxed silhouette than a traditional Oxford shirt with its tunic-style design.
—Kristine Solomon, Travel + Leisure, 26 Apr. 2024
Whether your aesthetic is traditional, mid-century modern, contemporary, farmhouse or a fusion of styles, there is no shortage of eclectic finds to elevate your environment.
—Erin Lassner, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 Apr. 2024
People who are just starting out in their careers, notably members of Gen Z, may have lost up to two years of traditional onboarding, networking, and relationship-building because of the pandemic.
—Martha Boudreau, Fortune, 26 Apr. 2024
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