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
As the attacks continue, ancient folklore and superstition bleed into a terrifying reality.
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Robert Lang, Deadline, 27 Dec. 2025
There's a pilot superstition that flying over a rainbow is a sign of good luck, and a recent report identified the routes that give you the highest chances of seeing one.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 18 Dec. 2025
Sophie Hughes), a modern folk horror where a murder is a flashpoint for decades of violence, superstition and malice in a monstrous Mexican town, or the too-memorable Brazilian slaughterhouse in Ana Paula Maia’s Of Cattle and Men (trans.
—Literary Hub, 5 Dec. 2025
Religious figurines adorn the house; an entire room serving as a shrine and offering a glimpse into Huang’s superstitions and efforts to protect himself.
—Ladan Anoushfar, CNN Money, 24 Nov. 2025
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Robert Lang, Deadline, 27 Dec. 2025
There's a pilot superstition that flying over a rainbow is a sign of good luck, and a recent report identified the routes that give you the highest chances of seeing one.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 18 Dec. 2025
Sophie Hughes), a modern folk horror where a murder is a flashpoint for decades of violence, superstition and malice in a monstrous Mexican town, or the too-memorable Brazilian slaughterhouse in Ana Paula Maia’s Of Cattle and Men (trans.
—Literary Hub, 5 Dec. 2025
Religious figurines adorn the house; an entire room serving as a shrine and offering a glimpse into Huang’s superstitions and efforts to protect himself.
—Ladan Anoushfar, CNN Money, 24 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for superstition
Recent Examples of Synonyms for superstition
Noun
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The many myths and inaccuracies that surrounded him not only disguised the bloody, chaotic and cynical reality of Ramírez’s activities, but greatly assisted them.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 Jan. 2026
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Before Ilia Malinin, the quadruple axel was somewhat of a myth.—
Aidan McLaughlin,
Vanity Fair,
14 Jan. 2026
Noun
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On the ground, first responders described how Watch Duty’s real-time wildfire mapping and alert app has become indispensable when fast-moving fires leave little room for hesitation or error.—
Erin Hill,
PEOPLE,
16 Jan. 2026
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This story has been updated to correct an error.—
Cybele Mayes-Osterman,
USA Today,
16 Jan. 2026
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“Superstition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/superstition. Accessed 21 Jan. 2026.
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