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
Closing Thoughts As Adam Smith observed, science is the antidote to enthusiasm and superstition — yet it must be wielded responsibly to avoid becoming poison itself.
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Jahan Marcu, Rolling Stone, 29 Jan. 2025
There’s even a superstition that eating them ensures good luck for every day of the year ahead.
—Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 1 Jan. 2025
Despite their Moneyball makeover, torpedo bats remain, for now, a blunt instrument, largely superstition with a patina of data.
—Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 10 Apr. 2025
Following his coach in his meditation and his superstition, Ball usually plays the sound when the clock in the arena hits 70 minutes before game-time.
—Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 20 Mar. 2025
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Jahan Marcu, Rolling Stone, 29 Jan. 2025
There’s even a superstition that eating them ensures good luck for every day of the year ahead.
—Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 1 Jan. 2025
Despite their Moneyball makeover, torpedo bats remain, for now, a blunt instrument, largely superstition with a patina of data.
—Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 10 Apr. 2025
Following his coach in his meditation and his superstition, Ball usually plays the sound when the clock in the arena hits 70 minutes before game-time.
—Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 20 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for superstition
Noun
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As for the myth, Rollo-Koster said eras in history when people relied on prophecies reveal a lack of control about their lives and deaths.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
4 May 2025
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The myth that's going around is Nandinas kill birds.—
Steve Bender,
Southern Living,
3 May 2025
Noun
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The law only allows schools to recognize changes made to birth certificates that were made to correct a clerical error.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
2 May 2025
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Last month, the Campaign Finance Board denied Cuomo’s request for nearly $3 million in public matching funds due to paperwork errors.—
Chris Sommerfeldt,
New York Daily News,
2 May 2025
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“Superstition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/superstition. Accessed 17 May. 2025.
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