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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Over time, this routine becomes second nature, and your pool rewards you with water that stays clear and inviting.
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Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 1 May 2026
Over time, these adjustments become second nature.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 1 May 2026
For gardeners who have spent years tending beds and borders, the basics can feel like second nature.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Apr. 2026
When everything has a place, maintaining organization becomes second nature.
—Laura Vansickle, Charlotte Observer, 22 Apr. 2026
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Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 1 May 2026
Over time, these adjustments become second nature.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 1 May 2026
For gardeners who have spent years tending beds and borders, the basics can feel like second nature.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Apr. 2026
When everything has a place, maintaining organization becomes second nature.
—Laura Vansickle, Charlotte Observer, 22 Apr. 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 16 May. 2026.
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