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
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As part of a tradition that symbolizes sending off sins, some faith followers may toss pieces of bread into the water as part of a Tashlich ceremony, a ritual inspired by a verse in the Book of Micah that describes God casting sins into the depths of the sea.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
22 Sep. 2025
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If you’re suddenly obsessed with maximizing your day, this is no coincidence — your health and daily rituals are also of greater importance.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
22 Sep. 2025
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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
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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
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The iPhone Air also doesn't have any kind of tricks up its sleeve to try to recreate the results from the ultra-wide lens in either the iPhone 17 or iPhone 17 Pro.—
Jennifer Ouellette,
ArsTechnica,
23 Sep. 2025
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That may come in handy for planning the best trick-or-treating routes in your area.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
23 Sep. 2025
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After that, my goal is to relocate to a bigger city (London/Shanghai) to expand my commercial and personal practice while continuing this body of work.—
Caterina De Biasio,
Vogue,
24 Sep. 2025
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Transfer fee add-ons, or ‘contingent consideration’, to use accountancy lingo, can be accounted for in different ways, with three main practices used in the industry.—
Chris Weatherspoon,
New York Times,
24 Sep. 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 29 Sep. 2025.
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