time-honoured

British

adjective

having been observed for a long time and sanctioned by custom

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Adopting the time-honoured tradition of ignoring anything your drummer says, they pushed ahead.

From BBC • Jan. 5, 2026

In a reversal of the time-honoured strategy, it was the latest underwhelming display delivered by Thomas Tuchel's side that sucked the life out of the atmosphere.

From BBC • Sep. 6, 2025

We have already seen paper aeroplanes, the time-honoured sign of Wembley's boredom, against Latvia and Albania.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2025

Postecoglou followed that time-honoured Spurs mantra, fulfilling a promise to win a trophy in his second season.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2025

If on second thoughts, she preferred to be married in the old time-honoured way, instead of in a Menagerie den, she had only to say so.

From Love Among the Lions A Matrimonial Experience by Anstey, F.

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