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
Theaters, in general, can be magnets for paranormal activity, because they’re typically filled with big energy, colorful personalities, and superstitions.
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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
The legend evokes strong superstitions among some, particularly commercial fisherman.
—Bjorn Dihle, Outdoor Life, 4 Sep. 2025
The Astros won, which will test one of Espada’s season-long superstitions.
—Chandler Rome, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2025
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
The legend evokes strong superstitions among some, particularly commercial fisherman.
—Bjorn Dihle, Outdoor Life, 4 Sep. 2025
The Astros won, which will test one of Espada’s season-long superstitions.
—Chandler Rome, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for superstitions
Noun
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Foundation Rock also highlights her relationship with other protective deities, consistently linking her power to myths and the spiritual undertone of water.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Oct. 2025
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But when newspapers shifted from reinforcing social order to documenting disorder in readers’ own communities, audiences responded by distrusting the institution that shattered their comforting myths.—
David Wingrave,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Oct. 2025
Noun
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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 30 Oct. 2025.
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