How to Use traditional in a Sentence

traditional

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  • Winslet paired the look with traditional black dress pants and pumps.
    — Ingrid Vasquez, Peoplemag, 27 Feb. 2024
  • One of the more traditional (and our favorite) ways to cook okra is to slice it and fry it in cornmeal.
    — Virginia Willis, Southern Living, 12 July 2023
  • Get ready to dance a jig to live Irish music and enjoy traditional Irish fare.
    — Brittany Delay, The Mercury News, 8 Mar. 2024
  • And the range is wide: igloo, electric, raft, infrared, wood-burning, and traditional smoke saunas, to name a few.
    — Lisa Lucas, Washington Post, 27 Feb. 2024
  • As one of my sources called it, the Rose Garden Strategy, a very traditional role.
    — Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY, 7 Aug. 2023
  • Since her time studying at the Bauhaus in the 1920s, her work essentially merged traditional craft and fine art.
    — Isiah Magsino, Town & Country, 13 Apr. 2023
  • The pact, which commences this year, isn’t a traditional first-look deal, insiders say.
    — Pamela McClintock, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Jan. 2024
  • The property is also unique because it is made of stone, wood, and mud and is set under a latched roof — a traditional way of building in the desert.
    — Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 1 Oct. 2023
  • Also, smart locks should come with a traditional key in case of battery failure.
    — Jill Terreri Ramos, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2023
  • Stylewise, the slim metal frame and profile feel traditional, while the lighting gives it a modern edge.
    — Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Mar. 2023
  • Each home will save more than 44 thousand gallons per year compared to a traditional new build.
    — From Staff Reports, The Arizona Republic, 12 Apr. 2023
  • Venders of live cuttlefish and quilted hemp linens in the traditional market.
    — E. Tammy Kim, The New Yorker, 1 Feb. 2024
  • The first week of August played host to the annual Medina County Fair, which brought back all the traditional fan favorite foods and events.
    — Alyssa Alfano, cleveland, 7 Aug. 2023
  • In the place of a more traditional platform, the white wedge boots featured what appears to be a plastic compartment stuffed with the heads of smiling blonde Barbie dolls.
    — Bailey Richards, Peoplemag, 26 July 2023
  • Folding to a square profile, the device fits neatly in a pocket much better than a traditional phone.
    — K. Thor Jensen, PCMAG, 26 July 2023
  • Shull said contributing to the group, and learning skills of traditional cultures opens children’s minds.
    — John Tuohy, The Indianapolis Star, 26 Feb. 2024
  • This matched the frequency of the cicadas’ call when it was measured with a traditional audio sensor in the same location.
    — Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 30 Nov. 2023
  • But the play-to-earn games were played mostly by speculators instead of traditional gamers.
    — Zinnia Lee, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2023
  • This restaurant serves food based on traditional Hualapai Tribe recipes, such as fry bread tacos and Hualapai pinion stew.
    — Michael Salerno, The Arizona Republic, 12 July 2023
  • Images and video of the 60-year-old donning colorful traditional garb and dancing with staff emerged online over the weekend.
    — Bloomberg, Fortune Asia, 22 Jan. 2024
  • Whether paired with traditional gravy for breakfast or simply topped with butter to go alongside dinner, this is one quick bread that goes with any meal.
    — Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Feb. 2024
  • Tiger Prop already charged sellers a 2% broker fee, according to a business flyer, vs. 3% charged in a traditional deal in which the seller’s agent and the buyer’s agent split the 6% fee.
    — Nick Rosenberger, Idaho Statesman, 15 Apr. 2024
  • The park also has more traditional options like hiking, biking or picnicking for folks who want to take it easy along with archery, golf and disc golf for those who want to break a sweat.
    — Rae Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 20 Mar. 2023
  • Every school that competes at UIL has to play a son jalisciense, a traditional style that reflects the roots of mariachi, and a contrasting song or medley.
    — Julyssa Lopez, Rolling Stone, 29 May 2023
  • In a traditional attack, shelling must end as friendly troops approach the enemy trench line.
    — Eric Schmidt, Foreign Affairs, 22 Jan. 2024
  • Though the dreamiest of white wedding gowns and pristine venues have been well-documented in the pages of Vogue, not all celebrity couples have chosen to go the traditional route for their big day.
    — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 3 Apr. 2024
  • Turning to their back catalogue, the National chose a setlist that kept MSG on their feet, a feat considering the band lacks traditional hits.
    — William Earl, Variety, 19 Aug. 2023
  • More traditional controls, such as screen time or focus modes, might work better.
    — Heather Kelly, Washington Post, 3 Apr. 2024
  • Available in traditional rainbow colors and a pastel version, this pinewood lamp makes an adorable gift.
    — Chaunie Brusie, Rn, Parents, 25 Oct. 2023
  • The episode began with a shopping trip for the couple, who needed to buy traditional wedding clothing, including a white dress for Mary and a dark red suit for Brandan.
    — Kelly Wynne, Peoplemag, 24 Oct. 2023

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