superstition
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
See Examples For:
Two of the sitting justices played high-school football, and they must know that the strain of sport leads teenage boys to endow ordinary routine with the power of superstition.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 17, 2026
“I put my hand on my lid, I look down, and I close my eyes,” Cervantes said of his superstition.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 29, 2026
She has tentatively started another novel but has "a superstition talking about things that I haven't finished yet".
From BBC ● May 22, 2026
Death penalty cases related to foreign culture, religion and "superstition" jumped by 250 percent after the border closure.
From Barron's ● Apr. 28, 2026
But she told me there’s some superstition that a bad dress rehearsal means a good show.
From "P.S. I Miss You" by Jen Petro-Roy
Superstitions of days gone by: In 1907, a researcher asked college students to record all the superstitions they knew, and then compiled their answers into a book.
From Slate ● Nov. 13, 2026
They added that they would organise programmes in rural areas to raise awareness against superstitions.
From BBC ● Feb. 20, 2026
Even after Mr. Newman has done his best to demystify the creative life, he may not convince everyone to reject their rituals and superstitions.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 30, 2026
He went on to express the superstitions some officers have about tackling rogue herbalists: "I will not go and provoke situations. I know that they have their own powers that are beyond my knowledge."
From BBC ● Nov. 23, 2025
That was one of my father’s idiosyncrasies, or superstitions.
From "I Am the Messenger" by Markus Zusak
Vocabulary lists containing superstition
Friday the 13th
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
"The Pit and the Pendulum," Vocabulary from the short story
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
Flush
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
Random Word
Spin the wheel and learn a new word!
Get a word