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
What is the difference between superstition, spirituality, and religion?
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CBS News, 24 Feb. 2026
That’s why guys have superstitions and routines.
—Haley Smilow, Mercury News, 22 Feb. 2026
In Japan, the Fire Horse year, known as Hinoe-Uma, has historically carried superstition.
—Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 15 Feb. 2026
Across Michigan, sunny skies, crisp temperatures and light winds give residents the perfect backdrop to test superstitions, chase a little luck, or simply enjoy a Friday the 13th that’s more charm than misfortune.
—Brandi D. Addison, Freep.com, 13 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for superstition
CBS News, 24 Feb. 2026
That’s why guys have superstitions and routines.
—Haley Smilow, Mercury News, 22 Feb. 2026
In Japan, the Fire Horse year, known as Hinoe-Uma, has historically carried superstition.
—Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 15 Feb. 2026
Across Michigan, sunny skies, crisp temperatures and light winds give residents the perfect backdrop to test superstitions, chase a little luck, or simply enjoy a Friday the 13th that’s more charm than misfortune.
—Brandi D. Addison, Freep.com, 13 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for superstition
Recent Examples of Synonyms for superstition
Noun
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While the findings aren’t a condemnation of any one specific crossbreed, the study’s authors hope the new information will help dispel ongoing myths about designer dogs.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
19 Mar. 2026
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Some are demanding change And just like that, the Cesar Chavez myth is punctured.—
James Rainey,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Republicans have a tiny majority in the House, but a larger margin for error in the Senate, except for the filibuster.—
W. James Antle III,
The Washington Examiner,
20 Mar. 2026
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Simply put, if a human operator senses something is going wrong, the robot should react before the error escalates.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Mar. 2026
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“Superstition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/superstition. Accessed 27 Mar. 2026.
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