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time-honored way
[/taɪm ˈɒnərd weɪ/]
noun phrase
pl: time-honored ways
forma consagrada pelo tempo
1.
A method or tradition that has been respected and followed for a long time; an established and respected practice
Following the time-honored way of their ancestors, the family gathered for Sunday dinner.
Seguindo a forma consagrada pelo tempo de seus ancestrais, a família se reunia para o jantar de domingo.
2.
A conventional or traditional approach that has proven its value through centuries or generations
The artisans preferred the time-honored way of hand-crafting rather than using modern machinery.
Os artesãos preferiam a forma consagrada de trabalho manual em vez de usar maquinário moderno.
Synonyms
traditional way
established practice
conventional method
ancestral tradition
time-tested approach
Antonyms
modern approach
innovative method
contemporary practice
unconventional way
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
forma consagrada pelo tempo
most commonly used in formal and literary contexts
General Brazilian
jeito tradicional
more colloquial alternative
Portugal
forma consagrada pelo tempo
formal and traditional usage
Portugal
maneira ancestral
emphasizing ancestral heritage
Related Idioms & Phrases
the old way
tried and true method
old school approach
passing down the tradition
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