SUPERSTITIONS Synonyms: 38 Similar and Opposite Words

superstitions

noun

plural of superstition

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 American Horror Story is officially back for its 13th season — and so are many of the franchise’s most memorable characters, with a plethora of superstitions to come. — Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 25 Sep. 2026 The whatever that locked life in the truths of biology, chemistry, physics, far from the hysteria and superstitions of her heart, her family, history. — Literary Hub, 22 Sep. 2026 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 For some brides, cultural superstitions add yet another complicated layer to the nuptial-planning process. — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 24 Aug. 2026 Madilynn Becker, Miss Kansas While Madilynn Becker has long since given up most of her rituals and superstitions, there was one that ferried her through her young pageant career. — Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 21 Aug. 2026 Also on Friday, Becker was one of nine competitors featured in a People magazine story about superstitions and pre-pageant rituals. — Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 21 Aug. 2026 His obsessive court rituals — including meticulously aligning his water bottles and executing his precise pre-point routines — were not merely superstitions, but coping mechanisms in a high-stress, solitary sport. — Max Gao, Los Angeles Times, 18 Aug. 2026

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Noun

Ancient myths and modern cinema depict bogs as sinister locales, dangerous to cross, and fatal to get trapped in.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 16 Oct. 2026
But in earlier myths, Al Basty was described as a hearth deity and a protector of women in childbirth.

— Yulia Denisyuk, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Oct. 2026

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Tellingly, the network seemed to know the difference in its official response, acknowledging that the original piece contained errors.

— Max Tani, semafor.com, 12 Oct. 2026
And his stellar defense led the way — 13 outfield assists and no errors in 1,106 innings.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 12 Oct. 2026

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