customary
adjective
cus·tom·ary
ˈkə-stə-ˌmer-ē 
-ˌme-rē
1
: commonly practiced, used, or observed
customary acts of courtesy
his customary enthusiasm
2
: based on or established by custom
customary laws
Examples of customary in a Sentence
He forgot the customary “thank you.”
It is customary to hold the door open for someone who is entering a building behind you.
She dressed in her customary fashion.
He did the work with his customary efficiency.
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As is customary in Sri Lankan culture, the father’s first name becomes the son’s last name.
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Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 May 2025
Few cars move up and down Northeast Second Avenue flying giant-size blue and red flags as has been customary and few patronize the sidewalk vendors selling Flag Day T-shirts, caps and bandannas.
—Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 22 May 2025
For instance, in some places in the world, a cheek kiss is customary, Mr. Hanson noted.
—Catherine Pearson, New York Times, 22 May 2025
The new tip deduction applies only to cash tips that meet both of the following conditions:
The tips are received by employees working in occupations where tipping is customary.
—Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 May 2025
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Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 May 2025
Few cars move up and down Northeast Second Avenue flying giant-size blue and red flags as has been customary and few patronize the sidewalk vendors selling Flag Day T-shirts, caps and bandannas.
—Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 22 May 2025
For instance, in some places in the world, a cheek kiss is customary, Mr. Hanson noted.
—Catherine Pearson, New York Times, 22 May 2025
The new tip deduction applies only to cash tips that meet both of the following conditions:
The tips are received by employees working in occupations where tipping is customary.
—Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for customary
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“Customary.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/customary. Accessed 2 Jun. 2025.
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customary
adjective
cus·tom·ary
ˈkəs-tə-ˌmer-ē
1
: based on or established by custom
customary rent
2
: commonly done, observed, or used
her customary kindness
customary courtesies
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