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:
“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
Death penalty cases related to foreign culture, religion and "superstition" jumped by 250 percent after the border closure.
From Barron's ● Apr. 28, 2026
Some of the most common offences were related to religion, superstition and foreign cultural content - including the consumption of K-dramas and K-pop.
From BBC ● Apr. 27, 2026
The Next Warren Buffett Curse,” or the superstition that those anointed with the title are doomed to fall short, might not be real.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 19, 2026
But then, much later, another rather curious idea arose, an assault by mysticism and superstition into what had been largely an empirical science.
From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan
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
Tell us your superstitions, and we might share your story in a future article.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 27, 2025
The most telling of all the squad's superstitions is that of captain Zoe Aldcroft.
From BBC ● Sep. 27, 2025
Like any seasoned football fan, Alex has, over the years, developed a few superstitions that will be in play on Sunday ahead of the match.
From BBC ● Jul. 26, 2025
“I thought your brother’s superstitions drove you crazy.”
From "A Mango-Shaped Space" by Wendy Mass
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!
