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
Tapping into fear has become second nature.
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Christina Perrier, InStyle, 1 Apr. 2026
For the children, emergency protocols have become second nature.
—Chelsea Jones, CBS News, 3 Mar. 2026
That means stress-testing contingency plans, communicating with stakeholders, checking supply-chain risk and all the other things that should be second nature to any global operator in a crisis.
—Diane Brady, Fortune, 2 Mar. 2026
For Pacific Beach’s 2026 Honorary Mayor, serving, loving and supporting the PB community comes as second nature.
—Madison Beveridge, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Mar. 2026
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Christina Perrier, InStyle, 1 Apr. 2026
For the children, emergency protocols have become second nature.
—Chelsea Jones, CBS News, 3 Mar. 2026
That means stress-testing contingency plans, communicating with stakeholders, checking supply-chain risk and all the other things that should be second nature to any global operator in a crisis.
—Diane Brady, Fortune, 2 Mar. 2026
For Pacific Beach’s 2026 Honorary Mayor, serving, loving and supporting the PB community comes as second nature.
—Madison Beveridge, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for second nature
Recent Examples of Synonyms for second nature
Noun
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Trueno spoke to Rolling Stone about his love for contrasting moods, his collaboration with emerging rapper Milo J, and the downtime rituals that keep his sanity intact.—
Ernesto Lechner,
Rolling Stone,
9 May 2026
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Having something reliable that travels with me and supports my well-being has become an essential evening ritual.—
Jenny B. Fine,
Footwear News,
8 May 2026
Noun
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Why are Americans waiting for the federal government to change local and regional habits to meet the challenges of climate change?—
Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2026
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Reddit users in Millennial communities have framed the moment as a return to childhood and pre-digital habits, talking less about productivity and more about joy.—
Hanna Wickes,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 May 2026
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Following Friday’s pregame festivities, Pedro Martinez made his way up to the press box and said standing on the field with his fellow club legends gave him goosebumps.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
9 May 2026
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The Moon in Aquarius moves through your 12th House and trines Venus in Gemini, helping reflection and emotional clarity work in practical ways.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2026
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Many of his later programs have been capped by a coda in which the tricks of the trade are laid bare—no trick being more vital than that of extreme patience, with camera operators waiting days, or even weeks, for the right cub, or pup, or fledgling, or froglet, to show up.—
Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
8 May 2026
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There is not a whole lot to chuckle about these days, and her column does the trick for me every week.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
8 May 2026
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After the high ankle sprain and torn ligaments, she was cleared to return to practice in three months.—
Patrick Z. McGavin,
Chicago Tribune,
12 May 2026
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In the first two years under Canales, the Panthers have only had two QBs on the active roster and have kept an additional one on the practice squad — the team opting to use the additional game day slot for an extra lineman, or defender, or someone who can contribute on special teams.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
11 May 2026
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On several occasions, indeed, starting in 1986, Attenborough was the producer of the Queen’s Christmas broadcast to the nation—an annual custom, televised since 1957.—
Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
8 May 2026
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Both en suite bedrooms are upstairs, with the primary suite sporting bay windows facing the street and custom closets.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
7 May 2026
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“Second nature.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/second%20nature. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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