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second nature

noun

Definition of second naturenext
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 Even though the playbook and the verbiage is second nature to him, building that connection with Iamaleava is crucial to him earning the starting spot. — Aaron Heisen, Daily News, 17 Aug. 2026 Supporting the easiest payment method on a phone ought to be second nature to mobile-app developers, but too many continue to make this mistake. — Rob Pegoraro, PC Magazine, 15 Aug. 2026 In fact, virtual trading is where disciplined risk management becomes second nature. — Michael Martin, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026 During a March 2025 appearance on Let’s Talk Media, Chase said slipping into Angelica’s voice has become second nature after decades of playing the character. — Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 11 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for second nature
Recent Examples of Synonyms for second nature
  1. ritual
  2. habit
  3. way
  4. trick
  5. practice
  6. custom
Noun
  • Yes; there are spa treatments as well as a sauna, cold plunge, and hot tub circuit rooted in a traditional Ahousaht bathing ritual.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Sep. 2026
  • And then, during the day, coffee is the ritual that connects me with others, with my friends and family.
    — Sigal Ratner-Arias, Billboard, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of ritual
Noun
  • The Aries Full Moon illuminates your private 12th house, bringing an old emotion, habit, memory, or attachment closer to the surface.
    — Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 26 Sep. 2026
  • Your routines and health habits are under a microscope, urging you to consider what is no longer sustainable.
    — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2026
Definition of habit
Noun
  • Jocelyn Bioh’s School Girls; Or, the African Mean Girls Play isn’t a musical, but about two-thirds of the way through, there’s a sing-off that’s both a gleeful showstopper and a wry metatheatrical treat.
    — Sara Holdren, Vulture, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Vaccine skepticism is also in some ways an outgrowth of our modern wellness culture.
    — Nicholas Florko, STAT, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of way
Noun
  • Also, that Frodo Baggins camera trick makes Katie look even tinier in the turret.
    — Alice Burton, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2026
  • If the extent of your lawn care consists of blowing leaves off a patio every now and then, a DeWalt leaf blower (or even a simple broom) will do the trick.
    — BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of trick
Noun
  • An Associated Press review found that the campus did not use several public safety practices that have become standard at events around the country.
    — MICHAEL R. SISAK, Arkansas Online, 26 Sep. 2026
  • And many board members also continue to offer their outlooks for the economy and rates in speeches and interviews, a practice Warsh has rejected.
    — Steve Liesman,Matt Peterson, CNBC, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of practice
Noun
  • In their nine years together, Leigh had often thought of Beck as a kind of charming insectoid alien in a human suit learning Earth customs.
    — Josephine Reisman, Vulture, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Standout features The free version includes a custom budget, manual expense tracking and a savings-goals tracker.
    — Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of custom

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“Second nature.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/second%20nature. Accessed 1 Oct. 2026.

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