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The definition of time-honored is long-standing, revered or followed as a result of a long tradition or history.

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If your family has a 20-year tradition of decorating the Christmas tree on Christmas eve, this tradition is an example of something that would be described as a time-honored tradition.

See time-honored in Webster's New World College Dictionary

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honored or observed because in existence or usage for a long time

See time-honored in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

Respected or adhered to because of age or age-old observance.

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