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superstition

[soo-per-stish-uhn] / ˌsu pərˈstɪʃ ən /
NOUN
belief in sign of things to come
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"The UK, and Wales in particular, has a long, rich, and sometimes complex history with religious belief, superstition, and tradition, all of which can be experienced during a wedding," Thomas added.

From BBC • Feb. 28, 2026

According to superstition, each animal has its animal friends and its animal enemies.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 10, 2026

At least one fellow, however, thought the addition represented a surrender to the forces of superstition and irrationality.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 4, 2026

Commercialization of spiritual themes walks a fine line, and companies that lean too heavily on superstition may face scrutiny.

From Barron's • Nov. 1, 2025

Old Grandma shook her head at him, but he called it superstition, and he opened his textbooks to show her.

From "Ceremony:" by Leslie Marmon Silko