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
Filling up a car with gas is second nature for most drivers.
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Keenan Thompson, USA Today, 27 Feb. 2026
Presence, timing, and the ability to form an immediate emotional connection—even across a single interview—remain second nature to her.
—Margaret Heidenry, Vanity Fair, 24 Feb. 2026
Ernst seemed to have the pulse of her constituents as second nature.
—Philip Elliott, Time, 17 Feb. 2026
That was when Santos-Griswold began figure skating, making being on the ice second nature.
—Rohan Nadkarni, NBC news, 5 Feb. 2026
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Keenan Thompson, USA Today, 27 Feb. 2026
Presence, timing, and the ability to form an immediate emotional connection—even across a single interview—remain second nature to her.
—Margaret Heidenry, Vanity Fair, 24 Feb. 2026
Ernst seemed to have the pulse of her constituents as second nature.
—Philip Elliott, Time, 17 Feb. 2026
That was when Santos-Griswold began figure skating, making being on the ice second nature.
—Rohan Nadkarni, NBC news, 5 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for second nature
Noun
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Strange rituals conducted by children unfold on the beach; dance parties at the big club devolve into fever dream bacchanals; cryptic, threatening symbols appear near the rental house.—
John Warner,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Mar. 2026
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New evidence of ritual at Bruchhauser Steine In this remarkable pit, which had been carved into the rock and sealed with soil, archaeologists uncovered quartz.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Frame sleep like other daily health habits such as brushing teeth and focusing on benefits kids can see, such as feeling and performing better, Sterni suggested.—
Lily Hautau,
CNN Money,
5 Mar. 2026
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For a show built around characters who can’t move on, its music has a striking habit of staying with you long after the credits roll.—
Kennedy French,
Variety,
5 Mar. 2026
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But there are ways to push that increase higher if needed.—
Mark Dee
March 6,
Idaho Statesman,
7 Mar. 2026
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The best way to protect yourself during an earthquake is to drop, cover and hold on, officials say.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
7 Mar. 2026
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The trick is whether Anthropic can hold onto its soul in the process.—
Reed Albergotti,
semafor.com,
6 Mar. 2026
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It's riddled with cheffy tricks but not in alienating way.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
6 Mar. 2026
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With a fine equivalent to a few days’ revenue and some marginal changes to its business practices, Live Nation will, more or less, plow ahead as the dominant force in live music.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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The Panthers then signed him off the Cowboys’ practice squad in November 2025.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Mar. 2026
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Chip companies like Broadcom have faced a number of headwinds in recent months, including a shortage of the high bandwidth memory crucial for custom accelerators, and capacity constraints at the most advanced levels of chip manufacturing and packaging.—
Katie Tarasov,
CNBC,
5 Mar. 2026
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These free, family-friendly gatherings showcase classic and custom vehicles, offering visitors a window into American automotive culture and a chance to chat with enthusiastic local collectors.—
Taylor Haught,
Miami Herald,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Second nature.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/second%20nature. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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