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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
Read on to learn about some of the pre-pageant superstitions, rituals and traditions maintained by Miss USA contestants from across the country.
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Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 23 Oct. 2025
How Superstitions Impact Modern Life and Pregnacy Pregnancy and childbirth are major life changes, and with that may come feelings of nervousness, excitement, even fear—and some of these feelings could present themselves as superstitions.
—Kara Nesvig, Parents, 23 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
Swift also admitted on a recent SiriusXM Hits 1 interview that her mom, Andrea, thinks (or, honestly, prefers to believe) the song is just about superstitions and making your own luck.
—Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Oct. 2025
The champagne bottle used to christen the ship did not break on the first try, so there were superstitions around the ship from the beginning.
—Angelika Ytuarte, jsonline.com, 7 Oct. 2025
Swift insisting the song is purely about superstitions.
—Bryan West, Nashville Tennessean, 3 Oct. 2025
The tour explores etiquette rules, superstitions and customs of a home funeral service from the turn of the 20th century.
—Eric E. Harrison, Arkansas Online, 13 Sep. 2025
Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 23 Oct. 2025
How Superstitions Impact Modern Life and Pregnacy Pregnancy and childbirth are major life changes, and with that may come feelings of nervousness, excitement, even fear—and some of these feelings could present themselves as superstitions.
—Kara Nesvig, Parents, 23 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
Swift also admitted on a recent SiriusXM Hits 1 interview that her mom, Andrea, thinks (or, honestly, prefers to believe) the song is just about superstitions and making your own luck.
—Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Oct. 2025
The champagne bottle used to christen the ship did not break on the first try, so there were superstitions around the ship from the beginning.
—Angelika Ytuarte, jsonline.com, 7 Oct. 2025
Swift insisting the song is purely about superstitions.
—Bryan West, Nashville Tennessean, 3 Oct. 2025
The tour explores etiquette rules, superstitions and customs of a home funeral service from the turn of the 20th century.
—Eric E. Harrison, Arkansas Online, 13 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for superstitions
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Reporters retraced parts of the Oregon Trail, panned for gold in California and followed the myths and realities of Paul Revere's 1775 ride from Boston as the Redcoats moved in, among other travels that still resonate today.—
Trevor Hughes,
USA Today,
3 Nov. 2025
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Forces of good and evil collide in a terrifying film where real-world challenges crash headlong into other worldly creatures and myths.—
Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
31 Oct. 2025
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Though Boston dealt with defensive issues, leading the league with 116 errors, the team clearly has a bright future.—
Shaun McAvoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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The Wolverines then made three consecutive hitting errors, essentially putting the set out of reach.—
Lou Ponsi,
Oc Register,
23 Oct. 2025
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“Superstitions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/superstitions. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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