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
What are some Friday the 13th superstitions?
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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
Cooler, clear nights offer a pause for reflection, reminding residents to take care while testing their Friday the 13th superstitions.
—Brandi D. Addison, Freep.com, 13 Feb. 2026
The date is considered unlucky by some due to superstitions surrounding the number 13 in Western cultures.
—Lianna Norman, Florida Times-Union, 13 Feb. 2026
Other Cultural Factors In Vastu Shastra, which is an ancient Indian architecture philosophy aimed at bringing humans and buildings together in harmony, there are many superstitions surrounding south-facing homes.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 11 Feb. 2026
What are some Friday the 13th superstitions?
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 9 Feb. 2026
They were also introduced to the superstitions that come around this time of year.
—Will Richmond, The Providence Journal, 5 Feb. 2026
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
Cooler, clear nights offer a pause for reflection, reminding residents to take care while testing their Friday the 13th superstitions.
—Brandi D. Addison, Freep.com, 13 Feb. 2026
The date is considered unlucky by some due to superstitions surrounding the number 13 in Western cultures.
—Lianna Norman, Florida Times-Union, 13 Feb. 2026
Other Cultural Factors In Vastu Shastra, which is an ancient Indian architecture philosophy aimed at bringing humans and buildings together in harmony, there are many superstitions surrounding south-facing homes.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 11 Feb. 2026
What are some Friday the 13th superstitions?
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 9 Feb. 2026
They were also introduced to the superstitions that come around this time of year.
—Will Richmond, The Providence Journal, 5 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for superstitions
Noun
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Still, myths and misconceptions are persistent.—
Emily Maskell,
IndieWire,
3 Apr. 2026
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Ashland represents the culmination of a long journey exploring the magic of the American West and the myths that reside therein.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The Giants totaled three hits and as many errors.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
5 Apr. 2026
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Fullerton took advantage of three errors to score four runs in the third inning on the way to a 5-2 win over Laguna Hills in an Empire League game Friday at Laguna Hills High.—
Steve Fryer,
Oc Register,
4 Apr. 2026
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“Superstitions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/superstitions. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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