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
The resources were there, but they weren’t being used in the efficient, structured, and effective ways that Segarra and Isern had grown up with, the ways that had become second nature to them.
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Lee Igel, Forbes.com, 3 June 2025
However, the logistics of planning were second nature for Kathryn, who launched her own company, The Shortsleeve Travel Club, in 2023 at the age of 27.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, People.com, 1 June 2025
Joe is, for better or worse, very second nature for me.
—Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 27 Apr. 2025
In a world that often rewards speed and convenience, settling for mediocrity has become second nature.
—Janet Linly, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025
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Lee Igel, Forbes.com, 3 June 2025
However, the logistics of planning were second nature for Kathryn, who launched her own company, The Shortsleeve Travel Club, in 2023 at the age of 27.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, People.com, 1 June 2025
Joe is, for better or worse, very second nature for me.
—Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 27 Apr. 2025
In a world that often rewards speed and convenience, settling for mediocrity has become second nature.
—Janet Linly, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for second nature
Recent Examples of Synonyms for second nature
Noun
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The church’s ritual of confirmation, which marks the passage from adolescence into adulthood, also acquired legal status.—
Thomas A. DuBois,
The Conversation,
27 June 2025
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Jumping off the bridge into the water is a summer ritual for thrill seekers of all ages, despite the warning signs that are posted nearby.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
27 June 2025
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Other Republicans talk to Trump too, including Hawley — who then made a habit of informing Washington that Trump wants a softer touch on Medicaid.—
Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
1 July 2025
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In addition to tying collagen supplements or the Jennifer Aniston habit of collagen coffee, the easiest way to support your body’s collagen protein is through your diet.—
Alessandra Signorelli,
Vogue,
1 July 2025
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Exciting news in relationships, family, or creative projects are headed your way.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 July 2025
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Oaktree, which is on the way to amassing one of the largest independent library catalogs in the industry with about 70,000 movies and episodes, will fold its growing media footprint into a new holding company called Radial Entertainment.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
1 July 2025
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One trick to capture slugs is to lay a board down next to a row crop and check the underside in the morning to gather the slugs.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 July 2025
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Truth is, finding universal tips and tricks for keeping your cortisol levels stable first thing in the morning and when leaving the house is tough.—
Ana Morales,
Vogue,
5 July 2025
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This means all the other events prior to race day, including qualifying, practice sessions, and media day, will take place one day earlier than usual.—
Saajan Jogia,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 June 2025
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All three teams will also be investing more money through building practice facilities and other such amenities.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
30 June 2025
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These custom cars are often resplendent in artistry and automotive craftsmanship.—
Selika Josiah Talbott,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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What started nearly 35 years ago as a one-man operation in a modest shop has since evolved into a thriving manufacturing powerhouse, specializing in custom metal parts, CNC milling, metal stamping, and sheet metal fabrication.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
30 June 2025
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“Second nature.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/second%20nature. Accessed 10 Jul. 2025.
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