SUPERSTITION Synonyms: 38 Similar and Opposite Words

superstition

noun

Definition of superstition

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 Pao has always believed that science can explain everything, despite her mother’s crazy superstitions. — Kavya Dhillon, Parents, 19 Sep. 2026 As tourists begin to arrive, the locals' superstitions begin to prove true. — ABC News, 15 Sep. 2026 This superstition often causes the fielding team to avoid saying the words no-hitter or perfect game and often leaves the pitcher isolated in the dugout. — Tushaar Kuthiala, Encyclopedia Britannica, 3 Sep. 2026 The accessory has become a superstition for fans believing that the purse — which has since sold out on the Woods by Jordyn website — was partly responsible for bringing the New York City team to the NBA Finals and its first win in over 50 years. — Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 28 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for superstition

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Yaga reimagines the myth of Baba Yaga, set in a coastal town.

— Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 14 Oct. 2026
Dante populated his realms of Hell and Purgatory with figures, monsters and moral frameworks borrowed directly from classical Greek and Roman myths.

— Ed Meza, Variety, 13 Oct. 2026

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Someone who visits the malicious website directly may see a 404 error page instead of the fake installer.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2026
The experts, who had all studied AI in academic settings, all brought up the ironies of the automation problem, where AI makes errors that humans can’t catch.

— Adam Clark Estes, Vox, 16 Oct. 2026

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