Thesaurus results for SECOND NATURE

second nature

noun

Definition of second nature

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 During a March 2025 appearance on Let’s Talk Media, Chase said slipping into Angelica’s voice has become second nature after decades of playing the character. — Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 11 Aug. 2026 McDaniel began making small adjustments to Justin Herbert’s footwork during organized team activities, and those changes have become second nature for the Chargers quarterback. — Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2026 In a sport where mental fortitude is vital, checking in with herself is second nature for Merhige and preventing burnout is a core objective. — Sierra Lopez, Mercury News, 21 July 2026 Picking up a claw clip when your hair is on its last leg almost feels like second nature. — Odeya Pinkus, InStyle, 8 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for second nature

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Noun

One of my favorite parts is the wellness scene in winter, when a dip in the heated pool followed by the sauna makes a cold beach day feel like its own kind of ritual.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Aug. 2026
Rituals, Retail and a Wellness Curator Beyond the machines, the spa is betting just as heavily on ritual, anchored by their wellness experience curator who works with guests to create relaxation rituals that resonate beyond the stay.

— Ritu Upadhyay, Footwear News, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of ritual

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Experts suggest role modeling moderation, such as eating produce and protein—and a treat here or there, too—can also help a child build truly healthy and sustainable eating habits.

— Beth Ann Mayer, Parents, 22 Aug. 2026
Anyone with a scrolling habit will know that social media can be a soothing place for the downbeat and lonely.

— Beatrice Loayza, Variety, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of habit

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Abbott has previously said data centers should not be built in rural Texas neighborhoods and that developers must pay their own way and provide their own water and power.

— Jack Fink, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026
If successful, the approach could give exploration teams another way to narrow down promising areas before bringing in drilling equipment.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of way

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Messi was instrumental in Argentina’s route to the final, opening his World Cup with a hat-trick against Algeria and scoring in each of his team’s matches up to and including the round of 16.

— Cerys Jones, New York Times, 22 Aug. 2026
The key manufacturing trick was direct ink writing, a form of 3D printing.

— Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of trick

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Selling minority stakes in sports teams is nothing new, but the practice has become more common.

— Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026
The finalist images document the consequences of overfishing and bycatch, the impact of pollution on marine mammals and the killing of pilot whales in the Faroe Islands, a practice known as grindadráp.

— Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026

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