superstition
noun
su·per·sti·tion
ˌsü-pər-ˈsti-shən 
1
a
: a belief or practice resulting from ignorance, fear of the unknown, trust in magic or chance, or a false conception of causation
b
: an irrational abject attitude of mind toward the supernatural, nature, or God resulting from superstition
2
: a notion maintained despite evidence to the contrary
Examples of superstition in a Sentence
It is a common superstition that a black cat crossing your path is bad luck.
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But make sure to eat all 12, the superstition goes — otherwise, the luck can go sour.
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Amanda Cappelli, CBS News, 31 Dec. 2024
Here's everything to know about the superstition and why so many people are choosing to add grapes to their New Year’s Eve rituals.
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Black moons are intriguing to skywatchers and often associated with superstitions or symbolic meanings.
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Open the Windows Irish superstition states that every door and window must be open throughout the home when the clock strikes twelve.
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Amanda Cappelli, CBS News, 31 Dec. 2024
Here's everything to know about the superstition and why so many people are choosing to add grapes to their New Year’s Eve rituals.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 31 Dec. 2024
Black moons are intriguing to skywatchers and often associated with superstitions or symbolic meanings.
—Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 30 Dec. 2024
Open the Windows Irish superstition states that every door and window must be open throughout the home when the clock strikes twelve.
—Gia Yetikyel, Vogue, 21 Dec. 2024
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“Superstition.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/superstition. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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superstition
noun
su·per·sti·tion
ˌsü-pər-ˈstish-ən
1
: a belief or practice resulting from ignorance, fear of the unknown, or trust in magic
2
: an unreasoning fear of nature, the unknown, or God resulting from superstition
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