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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of second nature
Jean Paul Velez, autonomous vehicles policy lead for the San Francisco County Transportation Authority, pointed out that vehicles need to be tested in ways that would be second nature to a person.
—
Jackie Charniga, Freep.com, 3 Dec. 2025
That was easy, that was second nature.
—Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 26 Nov. 2025
Balancing an object while moving is second nature to humans, who rely on coordinated feedback between muscles and the vestibular system.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 25 Nov. 2025
Over time, the approach becomes second nature.
—Novant Health, Charlotte Observer, 24 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for second nature
Jackie Charniga, Freep.com, 3 Dec. 2025
That was easy, that was second nature.
—Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 26 Nov. 2025
Balancing an object while moving is second nature to humans, who rely on coordinated feedback between muscles and the vestibular system.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 25 Nov. 2025
Over time, the approach becomes second nature.
—Novant Health, Charlotte Observer, 24 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for second nature
Recent Examples of Synonyms for second nature
Noun
-
The Spa’s Herb Garden taps the island’s organic bounty, growing plants used in treatments, rituals, and teas.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Feb. 2026
-
In one, second-generation immigrant Gloria (Katy Correa) returns to her father’s home village in rural Guinea-Bissau for a traditional memorial ritual to mark the old man’s recent passing, and to introduce her twentysomething daughter Nour (D’Johé Kouadio) to her ancestral motherland.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
14 Feb. 2026
Noun
-
That roughly adds up to between $100 to $200 in annual savings per driver in 2025, depending on drivers’ locations and habits, according to the US Energy Administration and the Department of Transportation.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
-
Ingredients to Keep an Eye Out For Other than daily healthy habits, supplements, and certain ingredients will be key to increasing our energy levels.—
Audrey Noble,
Vogue,
19 Feb. 2026
Noun
-
Why Madagascar hissing cockroaches are actually romantic Naming a roach for Valentine’s Day is a great gag, but also these critters are capable of hissing their way into your heart.—
Emma Gometz,
Scientific American,
13 Feb. 2026
-
But the way the investigation is being carried out is leaving people with some doubts.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
13 Feb. 2026
Noun
-
Seven of the 12 finalists fell in their first run in snowy conditions, which made landing tricks more of a challenge.—
Sean Gregory,
Time,
13 Feb. 2026
-
Van Der Beek, twisting his remarkable life into a piece of comedy, pulled the same kind of trick.—
Megan Garber,
The Atlantic,
12 Feb. 2026
Noun
-
Run by the international Caravane Earth Foundation, this agricultural initiative has brought together global experts to research farming methodologies that combine traditional practices with innovation.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Feb. 2026
-
Operation Breadbasket fought against discriminatory hiring practices and aimed to help African-American workers with employment growth.—
Mabinty Quarshie,
The Washington Examiner,
17 Feb. 2026
Noun
-
Trump has broken with custom by declining to invite all governors to the traditional White House meeting and dinner.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
19 Feb. 2026
-
Costco has not announced when its online ordering for custom cakes will be available.—
Cheryl V. Jackson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
19 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Second nature.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/second%20nature. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
