Convention
Convention noun - Something regarded as a normative example.
Usage example: the convention of not naming the main character
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Synonyms for Convention
Pattern is a synonym for convention. In some cases you can use "Pattern" instead a noun "Convention".
Pattern
Pattern noun - A usual manner of behaving or doing.
Usage example: her daily pattern begins with coffee and a bagel every morning for breakfast
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Synonyms for Pattern
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How words are described
| old | old convention | old pattern |
| particular | particular convention | particular pattern |
| similar | similar convention | similar pattern |
| normal | normal convention | normal pattern |
| Other adjectives: typical, usual, common, established, standard, entire, magic, new, traditional, general, discernible, bizarre, basic, different, previous, historical. | ||
Both words in one sentence
- Uses a subtler convention, in which each episode follows the pattern "The _____".
- The 2008 revival has returned to this convention, though there isn't too many variations you can take from that pattern.
- A naming convention for sequels in which the sequels follow the pattern of Name, Name II, Name 3D, Name: Word.
Source: Word Sequel
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