as in myth
a belief or way of behaving that is based on fear of the unknown and faith in magic or luck; a belief that certain events or things will bring good or bad luck
It is a common superstition that a black cat crossing your path is bad luck.
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Recent Examples of superstition
Theaters, in general, can be magnets for paranormal activity, because they’re typically filled with big energy, colorful personalities, and superstitions.
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Maggie Menderski, Louisville Courier Journal, 8 Oct. 2025
Swift also admitted on a recent SiriusXM Hits 1 interview that her mom, Andrea, thinks (or, honestly, prefers to believe) the song is just about superstitions and making your own luck.
—Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Oct. 2025
But even a fervent believer in superstitions like Carly Klanac could admit the deck was stacked against the Indy Ignite when the team began its 2025 season in January.
—Heather Bushman, IndyStar, 8 Oct. 2025
The champagne bottle used to christen the ship did not break on the first try, so there were superstitions around the ship from the beginning.
—Angelika Ytuarte, jsonline.com, 7 Oct. 2025
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Maggie Menderski, Louisville Courier Journal, 8 Oct. 2025
Swift also admitted on a recent SiriusXM Hits 1 interview that her mom, Andrea, thinks (or, honestly, prefers to believe) the song is just about superstitions and making your own luck.
—Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Oct. 2025
But even a fervent believer in superstitions like Carly Klanac could admit the deck was stacked against the Indy Ignite when the team began its 2025 season in January.
—Heather Bushman, IndyStar, 8 Oct. 2025
The champagne bottle used to christen the ship did not break on the first try, so there were superstitions around the ship from the beginning.
—Angelika Ytuarte, jsonline.com, 7 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for superstition
Noun
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Foundation Rock also highlights her relationship with other protective deities, consistently linking her power to myths and the spiritual undertone of water.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Oct. 2025
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Pitting vengeful ghosts against a backdrop of a supernatural love story, the film charmingly plays with genre to question how history and myth can probe collective and socio-political grief.—
Christian Blauvelt,
IndieWire,
24 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The defence remains porous, error-prone and vulnerable on corners.—
Chris Weatherspoon,
New York Times,
31 Oct. 2025
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The Times’ error immediately garnered write-ups in The Washington Post, The New York Times, New York Magazine, and other outlets.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
30 Oct. 2025
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“Superstition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/superstition. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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