customary
Something customary is done according to practice. When a bride walks down the aisle, it's customary for everyone at the wedding to rise out of respect.
Every culture has its own customary traditions. In American culture it's customary for a child who loses a tooth to put it under her pillow and wait for the Tooth Fairy to arrive. In Greece, on the other hand, it's customary to throw a child's lost tooth onto the roof for good luck. Customary can also reference habitual things a person does, like taking your shoes off when you come home, or writing in your diary before bed.
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commonly used or practiced; usual“took his customary morning walk”
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synonyms:
accustomed, habitual, wonted
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usual
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
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usual
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in accordance with convention or custom“sealed the deal with the customary handshake”
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Synonyms:
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conventional
following accepted customs and proprieties
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conventional
/ˌkəstəˈmɛri/
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Eid al-Fitr is a worldwide religious holiday that marks the end of Ramadan. Here is a link to the full article written by Wardah Abbas: How Do Muslims Celebrate Eid? The Beauty of Eid Explained.
In this memoir, Jospeh Lemosolai Lekuton recounts his experiences of growing up as a member of the Maasai tribe in Kenya and his journey to America for college.
During the Great Depression, twelve-year-old Ellie attempts to support her family, especially her injured father.
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