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
Once that was mastered, the music came second nature.
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Derek Scancarelli, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
Plunging into the ocean is second nature to Barrington Scott, a Marine veteran who finds peace 65 feet below the surface.
—Skyler Henry, CBS News, 26 Feb. 2025
Regular crisis simulations, leadership rotations in crisis roles and real-time risk dashboards ensure preparedness becomes second nature.
—Roman Reznikov, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
Organizing school emails, coordinating birthday parties, packing snacks and anticipating every potential meltdown became second nature.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 20 Mar. 2025
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Derek Scancarelli, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
Plunging into the ocean is second nature to Barrington Scott, a Marine veteran who finds peace 65 feet below the surface.
—Skyler Henry, CBS News, 26 Feb. 2025
Regular crisis simulations, leadership rotations in crisis roles and real-time risk dashboards ensure preparedness becomes second nature.
—Roman Reznikov, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
Organizing school emails, coordinating birthday parties, packing snacks and anticipating every potential meltdown became second nature.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 20 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for second nature
Recent Examples of Synonyms for second nature
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While the set comes with a small Kanuma pumice incense holder, the brand’s bronze asymmetrical beauty—designed in collaboration with Vogel Studio—gives the ritual of burning incense an elegant flair.—
Lauren Arzbaecher,
Architectural Digest,
28 Apr. 2025
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Francis wanted his burial ritual simplified, with less opulence, in keeping with his view that the church should serve the poor.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr.,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2025
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What things like weekly releases, time slots, and appointment television do is establish a habit.—
Kathryn VanArendonk,
Vulture,
18 Apr. 2025
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This highlights the immense impact of AI on people’s spending habits.—
Roman Eloshvili,
Forbes.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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Parents say private or homeschool is the only way to avoid conflict with religion After various teachers, administrators and parents raised concerns about the effectiveness and age-appropriateness of the books, the school system allowed students to be excused when they were read in class.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
21 Apr. 2025
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Southern interior designers know that there are many different ways to enjoy nice china that don't involve dining.—
Sarah Lyon,
Southern Living,
20 Apr. 2025
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The company, which sells hot and iced coffee, tea, shakes, as well as burritos and tacos, also hosts classes to teach dogs tricks.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2025
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Dimbleby’s age, far from a liability, feels like a magic trick—rare is the podcast host in 2025 who can casually weave socioeconomics together with personal memories of the Second World War.—
Sarah Larson,
New Yorker,
24 Apr. 2025
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While some partake in more traditional practices like prayer or mass on Easter Sunday, others enjoy a more secular interpretation with baskets, egg decorating, egg hunting, and of course, the Easter Bunny.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
20 Apr. 2025
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The practice allowed the meditators to view their devotion as closely tied to Magdalene.—
Eliza Griswold,
New Yorker,
19 Apr. 2025
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The star of the entry is Kravitz's custom grand piano.—
Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 Apr. 2025
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Better yet, the superstar—who recently graved our TV screens on The White Lotus—worked with stylist Brett Alan Nelson to deliver custom outfits for the set.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
19 Apr. 2025
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“Second nature.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/second%20nature. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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