Thesaurus results for SECOND NATURE

second nature

noun

Definition of second nature

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, this routine becomes second nature, and your pool rewards you with water that stays clear and inviting. — 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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Noun

After matches, Japanese fans once again stayed behind to collect trash from the stadium rows, continuing a practice that has become one of the most recognizable rituals in global sport.

— Julia Dhar, Time, 11 July 2026
For travelers, this shift requires participating in a rigorous environmental ritual that challenges the traditional hands-off approach to vacationing.

— Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026

Definition of ritual

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Should the seafood-averse find their way through the door, look to an excellent roast chicken in ham jus, accompanied by a welcome splotch of mustard.

— Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
This one seems to wrap all the way around the entirety of his head, emitting light that’s supposed to be beneficial for his scalp and hair growth.

— Tom Smyth, Vulture, 9 July 2026

Definition of way

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Australia responded six minutes later following a trick lineout move involving hooker Brandon Paenga-Amosa throwing to scrumhalf Ryan Lonergan at the front, getting the return pass and starting the movement that finished with him scoring.

— ABC News, ABC News, 11 July 2026
By stop-starting Gvardiol — a trick that lulls defenders into a false sense of security — and then faking to go one way and then the other, Messi found space where there seemed to be none and set up Julian Alvarez for Argentina’s third goal.

— Charlotte Harpur, New York Times, 10 July 2026

Definition of trick

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In March, South Korean President Lee Jae Myung warned on X that oil refiners and corporations engaged in price-fixing would be held accountable, vowing to deploy all lawful measures against unethical business practices.

— Jenny Lee, CNBC, 6 July 2026
Even with this practice, there should be an effort, if possible, to avoid training or competition during the hottest times of day.

— Nicole Williams, AJC.com, 6 July 2026

Definition of practice

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Lipa recently wed Callum Turner and modeled several bridal looks, including a custom Schiaparelli haute couture suit for her civil ceremony and a custom Chanel couture gown for her second wedding ceremony.

— Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 9 July 2026
In 2025, the company introduced NVLink Fusion, a program that allows hyperscalers and cloud providers to build custom AI systems around Nvidia’s scale-up fabric.

— IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 9 July 2026

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