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
Rajabali said using the AED and performing CPR was second nature after all his training to become an athletic trainer.
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Ciara McCarthy 9, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Sep. 2025
Over time, what once felt like a struggle becomes second nature.
—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
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Ciara McCarthy 9, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Sep. 2025
Over time, what once felt like a struggle becomes second nature.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for second nature
Noun
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My annual ritual of waiting for delicata squash’s arrival is a reminder to embrace the rhythms of nature and the fleeting beauty of certain culinary moments.—
Jill Schildhouse,
Southern Living,
13 Oct. 2025
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Other rituals include saying a prayer with his team and lighting incense.—
Akili King,
Essence,
13 Oct. 2025
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The trend's noon cutoff is also arbitrary, and while the habits are beneficial, the timing and exact numbers may not suit everyone's needs or lifestyles — and may not always be possible.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
19 Oct. 2025
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Millan recommends observing your dog’s bathroom habits and structuring your potty training around their daily rhythms.—
Madeline Gunderson,
USA Today,
19 Oct. 2025
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The disappointment of losing to Watertown yet again, this time a 2-1 decision in early September that could’ve gone the other way.—
Tom Mulherin,
Boston Herald,
20 Oct. 2025
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In one of the more truly unimaginable comebacks in recent franchise history, the Broncos clawed all the way back from a 19-point fourth-quarter deficit to down the Giants 30-26 at Empower Field on Sunday.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
20 Oct. 2025
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The buckets are used as a replacement for the standard cardboard Happy Meal box and can double as a candy pail to use for trick-or-treating on Halloween.—
Endia Fontanez,
AZCentral.com,
14 Oct. 2025
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Add them to movie-night snacks, candy bowls, or trick-or-treat bags for a fun, not-too-frightening addition to your Halloween spread.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Oct. 2025
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Discussions have been held about dividing Madrid’s football operations from their business operations and letting speculators invest in the latter — although how (or if) that would work in practice is a moot point.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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In recent years, safety concerns have been raised at the plant, which faced federal fines several years ago related to workplace safety practices, according to federal records.—
Isabel Rosales,
CNN Money,
16 Oct. 2025
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Her parents could have believed their sickly child had died and buried her according to local customs.—
Aishwarya S. Iyer,
CNN Money,
16 Oct. 2025
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Elsewhere, Florida’s Wellington Aero Club features 240 custom homes and a runway paved in 2015, while North Carolina’s Mountain Air and Wyoming’s Alpine Airpark place luxury homes among idyllic natural settings.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
16 Oct. 2025
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“Second nature.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/second%20nature. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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