as in myths
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 superstitions
However, the fact that the monster is dressed like a pirate suggests that the seagull’s presence is symbolic, invoking sailor superstitions around sea birds.
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Dani Di Placido, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
Baseball has always been a sport that believes in the occult — in juju and curses and superstitions.
—Tim Rohan, NBC news, 3 May 2026
Entertain your superstitions accordingly.
—Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 30 Apr. 2026
Most traditions in Southern families have been passed down from generations, including some superstitions.
—Abby Fribush, Southern Living, 7 Apr. 2026
What are some Friday the 13th superstitions?
—Kaycee Sloan, Cincinnati Enquirer, 12 Mar. 2026
The zodiac signs and their associated superstitions spread from Mesopotamia to Greece and Rome and eventually became part of European tradition.
—Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 8 Mar. 2026
That’s why guys have superstitions and routines.
—Haley Smilow, Mercury News, 22 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
Dani Di Placido, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
Baseball has always been a sport that believes in the occult — in juju and curses and superstitions.
—Tim Rohan, NBC news, 3 May 2026
Entertain your superstitions accordingly.
—Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 30 Apr. 2026
Most traditions in Southern families have been passed down from generations, including some superstitions.
—Abby Fribush, Southern Living, 7 Apr. 2026
What are some Friday the 13th superstitions?
—Kaycee Sloan, Cincinnati Enquirer, 12 Mar. 2026
The zodiac signs and their associated superstitions spread from Mesopotamia to Greece and Rome and eventually became part of European tradition.
—Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 8 Mar. 2026
That’s why guys have superstitions and routines.
—Haley Smilow, Mercury News, 22 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for superstitions
Noun
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During an interview with Drew Steele on the digital news outlet Florida’s Voice, Renner trotted out tired old myths about the reliability of solar energy that haven’t been true in more than a decade.—
David Jenkins,
Sun Sentinel,
26 May 2026
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The Kardashians, captains of industry in a post-industrial age, defy the old myths.—
Megan Garber,
The Atlantic,
24 May 2026
Noun
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The Monarchs banged out 10 hits, stole three bases and took advantage of nine walks, six errors, four hit batters and three wild pitches.—
Don Norcross,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 May 2026
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Pueblo County capitalized on the second of those errors with an insurance run in the fourth.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
30 May 2026
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“Superstitions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/superstitions. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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