TRADITIONAL Synonyms: 125 Similar and Opposite Words

traditional

adjective

trə-ˈdish-nəl

Definition of traditional

as in customary

based on customs usually handed down from a previous generation a traditional Passover meal at his grandparents' house

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as in conservative

tending to favor established ideas, conditions, or institutions a family that is very traditional when it comes to institutions like marriage

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Recent Examples of traditional Designers are experimenting with different fits and fabrics to give the traditional jacket a more modern look. — Ashley Lynch, Sacbee.com, 19 Oct. 2026 That diversification has so far included expanding into art and exhibition production through Arter, which Mazarine acquired two years ago, and working with clients outside the traditional luxury sector. — Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 19 Oct. 2026 Instead of following the industry trend of bigger batteries and more power, Lectric’s new bike targets commuters who require agility, ease of storage and a ride that mimics a traditional bicycle rather than a heavy moped. — New Atlas, 19 Oct. 2026 In its more traditional role, JPMorgan has also financed and facilitated more than $230 billion for industries that support American national interests, according to the bank. — Hugh Son, CNBC, 19 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for traditional

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Adjective

The cutback came soon after the country was hit by dozens of ballistic missiles, which took out power for 600,000 people in Kyiv, without America’s customary advance warnings.

— The Week US, TheWeek, 19 Oct. 2026
Wallace plays Mia, a spoiled heiress who is sent by her grandfather to Palermo, Sicily, without money or her customary luxuries, to work as a real estate agent in the family business.

— Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of customary

Adjective

Compared to conventional microscopes, the Airscope offers a complete upgrade in neural imaging.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 21 Oct. 2026
Grid current passes through silicon carbide transistors that switch at high frequency before sending it through a small conventional transformer, preserving the essential electrical isolation between the grid and everything downstream.

— Alex Pasternack, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of conventional

Adjective

Isabel Cárdenes, a master's student at Curtis, is using her instrument to explore her Cuban heritage while expanding the possibilities of the harp in classical music.

— Madeleine Wright, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026
Alan Mandell, a classical actor and renowned interpreter of playwright Samuel Beckett’s work, died Tuesday at his home in Westwood at the age of 98.

— Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of classical

Adjective

The Sagittarius Moon opposes Uranus, making a public responsibility, schedule, or household plan less predictable than usual.

— Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 14 Oct. 2026
This is Kerry’s usual spiel at the beginning of a season; historically, the bravado lets up over time.

— Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of usual

Adjective

The row reached the competition jury’s press conference the day after the opening ceremony, where a reporter raised the question of historical fact and creative freedom.

— Ophélie Surcouf, Variety, 16 Oct. 2026
Furthermore, the use of economic arguments to justify oppression has disturbing historical precedent.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of historical

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