established convention

Frequency: 8.518.2 per million words

a tradition that has been in place for a long time

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Examples (20)

  • It's an established convention that the part is played by a woman.
  • In theatre, deliberately breaking an established convention can be a powerful artistic choice.
  • Shaking hands upon meeting someone new is an established convention in many Western cultures.
  • Shaking hands upon meeting someone is an established convention in many cultures.
  • The young artist chose to defy every established convention of portrait painting.
  • The architect's radical design challenged every established convention of modern building.
  • In academic writing, citing sources is an established convention that all students must follow.
  • It is worth questioning why we still follow this established convention without considering alternatives.
  • By established convention, the host gives the first toast at a formal dinner.
  • For financial reporting, the company adheres strictly to established convention.
  • The monarchy adheres to the established convention of primogeniture for succession.
  • She defied the established convention by wearing a vibrant red dress to the formal event.
  • We must question whether this established convention still serves a purpose in modern society.
  • The scientific community relies on established convention for peer review and publication.
  • While not a written rule, it's an established convention in our office to leave by 6 PM.
  • While it may seem arbitrary, this rule is an established convention that ensures fairness.
  • The use of SI units is an established convention in scientific research to ensure global consistency.
  • New members of the club are expected to learn and respect the established convention of conduct.
  • His play broke with the established convention of having a clear hero and villain.
  • The peace treaty was drafted following the established convention of international diplomacy.