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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Theme or not, sheer dressing is second nature for Kravitz.
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Catherine Santino, Peoplemag, 18 Apr. 2024
Taurus Rising At this point, challenging the world’s assumptions about you is second nature.
—Steph Koyfman, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Feb. 2024
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Catherine Santino, Peoplemag, 18 Apr. 2024
Taurus Rising At this point, challenging the world’s assumptions about you is second nature.
—Steph Koyfman, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Feb. 2024
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 29 May. 2024.
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