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
The earliest historians of midwifery argued that this was a progressive story of the triumph of expertise and science and reason over the superstitions and backward practices of untrained female midwives.
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Literary Hub,
16 June 2026
Ben Stiller's superstitions kicked in after the New York Knicks lost Game 3 of the NBA Finals to the San Antonio Spurs on June 8.
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Marina Watts,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 June 2026
Knicks fans’ superstitions surrounding the purse may have been exacerbated after the team’s 115-111 loss to the Spurs on Monday.
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Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
9 June 2026
The children also play a vital role in their dad's sporting superstitions on game day.
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Meredith Kile,
PEOPLE,
3 June 2026
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.
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Tim Rohan,
NBC news,
3 May 2026
Entertain your superstitions accordingly.
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Aj Willingham,
AJC.com,
30 Apr. 2026
Most traditions in Southern families have been passed down from generations, including some superstitions.
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Abby Fribush,
Southern Living,
7 Apr. 2026
Literary Hub,
16 June 2026
Ben Stiller's superstitions kicked in after the New York Knicks lost Game 3 of the NBA Finals to the San Antonio Spurs on June 8.
—
Marina Watts,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 June 2026
Knicks fans’ superstitions surrounding the purse may have been exacerbated after the team’s 115-111 loss to the Spurs on Monday.
—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
9 June 2026
The children also play a vital role in their dad's sporting superstitions on game day.
—
Meredith Kile,
PEOPLE,
3 June 2026
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.
—
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for superstitions
Noun
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Effective public speaking is crucial for personal branding and career advancement, a skill anyone can develop by replacing common myths with empowering mindsets.
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Blending historical facts and patriotic myths, the works offer a vibrant, playful and sometimes absurd look at events like the signing of the Declaration of Independence and Washington crossing the Delaware.
Noun
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Many on social media have posted compilation videos of Dean's errors.
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When the Mets got swept this week by the Cubs, making six errors in one of those games along the way, their record was 72-102.
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“Superstitions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/superstitions. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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