second nature
noun
: an acquired deeply ingrained habit or skill
after a while, using the gearshift becomes second nature
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Examples of second nature in a Sentence
After a while, using the gearshift becomes second nature.
speaking and thinking in Japanese simply became second nature to her during the years she spent in Kyoto
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At the same time, the chance to work with robotics has begun luring younger workers for whom the digital revolution and video games are second nature.
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Jeffrey Steele, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
Creating something for Jessie was a new challenge and also felt like second nature all at once.
—Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 10 June 2026
Makeup became second nature, and with my mom owning nail salons, beauty was practically the family business.
—Amanda Le, InStyle, 4 June 2026
With Amazon's Deals of the Day, getting the best in tech at epic discounts becomes second nature.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 3 June 2026
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Jeffrey Steele, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
Creating something for Jessie was a new challenge and also felt like second nature all at once.
—Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 10 June 2026
Makeup became second nature, and with my mom owning nail salons, beauty was practically the family business.
—Amanda Le, InStyle, 4 June 2026
With Amazon's Deals of the Day, getting the best in tech at epic discounts becomes second nature.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 3 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for second nature
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“Second nature.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/second%20nature. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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