as in ritual
a usual manner of behaving or doing
speaking and thinking in Japanese simply became second nature to her during the years she spent in Kyoto
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Recent Examples of second nature
Over time, what once felt like a struggle becomes second nature.
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Luciana Paulise, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
But lying becomes second nature.
—Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 2 Sep. 2025
Her approach has become second nature after years of navigating similar situations.
—Ashley Vega, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Amorim hopes to instil become second nature to the squad.
—Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 12 Aug. 2025
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Luciana Paulise, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
But lying becomes second nature.
—Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 2 Sep. 2025
Her approach has become second nature after years of navigating similar situations.
—Ashley Vega, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Amorim hopes to instil become second nature to the squad.
—Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 12 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for second nature
Noun
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Forced to participate in increasingly macabre rituals and tests, Giacomo is consumed by the sinister — as apparitions, ghosts and deadly rumors start to accumulate.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
29 Sep. 2025
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The line includes scent beads and tumble dryer sheets, described as transforming the act of doing laundry into a sensory ritual.—
Essence,
Essence,
29 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Arm-fat distribution is influenced by a mix of hormones, genetics, and lifestyle habits.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Sep. 2025
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His work ethic and practice habits are exceptional.—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
28 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The way people typically die in intersections is often because of head-on and T-bone crashes, which the roundabout design addresses, Bryson said.—
Eric D. Lawrence,
USA Today,
28 Sep. 2025
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At the same time, there is a bit of a cost on the world stage to the way that the president presents the United States.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The most exciting feature is the realistic mask, though, which has mesh eyes for kids to see through while trick-or-treating, and an adjustable strap to fit their head properly.—
Katrina Cossey,
Parents,
1 Oct. 2025
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Perhaps most frustrating, two Johnson attempts to dig into his trick bag misfired.—
Dan Wiederer,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
Noun
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If your plants are failing to bloom or producing very few flower buds, adjust your cultural practices.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
1 Oct. 2025
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Moody has been dedicating her practice to helping clients navigate the AI space and counsels nearly a dozen generative voice and audio AI companies.—
Claudia Rosenbaum,
HollywoodReporter,
1 Oct. 2025
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All bedrooms throughout the home are en suites with custom cabinetry and tile finishes.—
Brendel Clark,
Freep.com,
25 Sep. 2025
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And a custom YouTube Music playlist will welcome passengers on board (there will also be playlists available via the entertainment systems).—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
25 Sep. 2025
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“Second nature.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/second%20nature. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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