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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
Prince William previously revealed that his children play an important role in his soccer superstitions, especially while watching his favorite team, Aston Villa.
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Stephanie Petit, People.com, 25 June 2025
Knocking on wood: This age-old superstition is believed to prevent bad luck or jinxes.
—Brandi D. Addison, Austin American Statesman, 13 June 2025
Stevens is an expert on superstitions and has been published widely in the area of belief systems and more.
—Tribune News Reports, Hartford Courant, 13 June 2025
The study addressed not only personal sacrifice, but personal superstition.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 12 June 2025
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Stephanie Petit, People.com, 25 June 2025
Knocking on wood: This age-old superstition is believed to prevent bad luck or jinxes.
—Brandi D. Addison, Austin American Statesman, 13 June 2025
Stevens is an expert on superstitions and has been published widely in the area of belief systems and more.
—Tribune News Reports, Hartford Courant, 13 June 2025
The study addressed not only personal sacrifice, but personal superstition.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 12 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for superstition
Noun
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In my own writing, the process of myth making fascinates me.—
Irenosen Okojie
July 11,
Literary Hub,
11 July 2025
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Reason 2: The Obsession with Control The second myth plaguing modern business is the assumption that complex systems can be controlled through tighter management processes.—
Tima Bansal,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
Noun
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Without a robust knowledge foundation, these early wins can mask serious risks—from compliance breaches to costly decision errors.—
Stéphane Donzé,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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Pilot error caused the crash, according to a final report from the National Transportation Safety Board.—
Perry Vandell,
AZCentral.com,
25 July 2025
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“Superstition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/superstition. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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