SUPERSTITION Synonyms: 38 Similar and Opposite Words

superstition

noun

Definition of superstition

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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 Towns leaned into the handbag superstition after the Knicks’ historic 29-point comeback to win Game 4, and again after the Knicks won the title in San Antonio. — Zach Powell, New York Times, 25 June 2026 The film centers on three women in a remote Bangladeshi village – blind Momi, schoolgirl Hima, and pregnant Laili – who dream of escaping a world shaped by superstition and religious conservatism, with consequences that grow increasingly dire for each of them. — Jenny S. Li, Variety, 16 June 2026 Ben Stiller's superstitions kicked in after the New York Knicks lost Game 3 of the NBA Finals to the San Antonio Spurs on June 8. — Marina Watts, Entertainment Weekly, 11 June 2026 Memorable matches, sacrifices, personal style, and superstitions were volleyed back and forth in a lively conversation Thursday night with tennis stars Andre Agassi, Caroline Wozniacki, Genie Bouchard, and James Blake, hosted by Ralph Lauren. — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 26 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for superstition

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Noun

Despite numerous myths, a cat's fur color does not impact its personality traits.

— Madeline Gunderson, USA Today, 5 July 2026
This is myth, and fisheries biologists know that pike do feed during the hot months just as other fish do.

— Jack G. Mell, Outdoor Life, 2 July 2026

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Third baseman Ryan McMahon also committed a throwing error, New York's 19th in its last 14 games.

— ABC News, ABC News, 4 July 2026
England is hoping karma is on its side after a famous goal-scoring error sealed a World Cup loss to Argentina 40 years ago at Azteca Stadium.

— Eduard Cauich, Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2026

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