in one's blood

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Synonyms of in one's bloodnext
: ingrained in one's nature : occurring as an innate or seemingly hereditary principle, inclination, or talent
With two parents who are painters, art is in her blood.

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“In one's blood.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20one%27s%20blood. Accessed 21 Dec. 2025.

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