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
Babies born on October 31 may be more emotionally in tune, but their future is shaped by love, not superstition.
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Kara Nesvig, Parents, 23 Oct. 2025
The Trojans may have shattered that superstition, improving to 7-5 all-time against the blue-blood Wolverines.
—Haley Sawyer, Oc Register, 12 Oct. 2025
Theaters, in general, can be magnets for paranormal activity, because they’re typically filled with big energy, colorful personalities, and superstitions.
—Maggie Menderski, Louisville Courier Journal, 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
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Kara Nesvig, Parents, 23 Oct. 2025
The Trojans may have shattered that superstition, improving to 7-5 all-time against the blue-blood Wolverines.
—Haley Sawyer, Oc Register, 12 Oct. 2025
Theaters, in general, can be magnets for paranormal activity, because they’re typically filled with big energy, colorful personalities, and superstitions.
—Maggie Menderski, Louisville Courier Journal, 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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for superstition
Noun
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These passages reflect how divided the planet once was, how easily myths about the United States could become rooted in other countries.—
Tope Folarin,
The Atlantic,
8 Nov. 2025
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Some people believe that propane tanks explode from freezing temperatures, but this is a myth.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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That does leave retailers less margin for error and requires a better mastery of data analytics to improve demand forecasting—making sure that what is on offer matches what shoppers want.—
Phil Wahba,
Fortune,
7 Nov. 2025
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Kelly did not disclose what structural engineering issues the building had, but said that the company's structural engineering firm informed Amazon of its error in a statement without elaborating.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Superstition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/superstition. Accessed 11 Nov. 2025.
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