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
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Other myths, such as how tanning your perineum can boost energy and balance hormones, or how eliminating seed oils from your diet will protect you from the sun, have also fed into Gen Z tanning culture.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 June 2026
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In warmer climates, heat pumps operate more efficiently, but many of the same myths persist.—
Alora Bopray,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
Noun
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The Nationals have made more errors than anyone else in baseball.—
Danielle Allentuck,
Washington Post,
6 June 2026
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She was also hurt by three early errors.—
Rick Armstrong,
Chicago Tribune,
6 June 2026
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“Superstitions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/superstitions. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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