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
What are some Friday the 13th superstitions?
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Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 9 Feb. 2026
There was also the superstition of my son.
—Literary Hub, 6 Feb. 2026
They were also introduced to the superstitions that come around this time of year.
—Will Richmond, The Providence Journal, 5 Feb. 2026
The Romans divided the year into 10 months, from March to December, of either 29 or 31 days based on lunar cycles and the superstition that even numbers were unlucky, according to BBC Sky at Night Magazine.
—Sarah Moore, Freep.com, 3 Feb. 2026
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Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 9 Feb. 2026
There was also the superstition of my son.
—Literary Hub, 6 Feb. 2026
They were also introduced to the superstitions that come around this time of year.
—Will Richmond, The Providence Journal, 5 Feb. 2026
The Romans divided the year into 10 months, from March to December, of either 29 or 31 days based on lunar cycles and the superstition that even numbers were unlucky, according to BBC Sky at Night Magazine.
—Sarah Moore, Freep.com, 3 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for superstition
Recent Examples of Synonyms for superstition
Noun
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The chief human resources officer at $76 billion giant Colgate-Palmolive, Sally Massey, dispelled the myths that Gen Z only brings high standards and chaos to the workplace.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
5 Feb. 2026
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Like the tricksters of myth, there’s depth to their slyness.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
5 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The lawyers had requested that the Justice Department website be temporarily shut down and that an independent monitor be appointed to ensure no further errors occurred.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
5 Feb. 2026
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This story has been updated with new information, to reframe parts of the story and to correct spelling errors.—
Steve Patterson,
Florida Times-Union,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Superstition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/superstition. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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