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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The ritual of filling up a gas tank had drivers at the BP station in the South Loop in disbelief.—
Victor Jacobo,
CBS News,
2 May 2026
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Taking the time to get dressed, thinking about the mood of the night, and shifting into something a bit more polished feels like a ritual.—
Laurie Brookins,
Travel + Leisure,
1 May 2026
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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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Knowing how difficult things have been for Beran, Geneva coach Brad Wendell was happy to see something finally go his way.—
Paul Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
2 May 2026
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April 20 – May 20 Someone meets you in a way that feels easy to trust today.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
2 May 2026
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This and other videos like it have been making the rounds lately, using tricks for clicks.—
Lisa de los Reyes,
HollywoodReporter,
1 May 2026
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But Ohm has picked up some tricks from his time in the room.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
1 May 2026
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Unhappy with just one-sided success, however, Ohtani shook up his routine with early on-field batting practice Monday.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
5 May 2026
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That practice tapered off as A-listers grew pickier about their brands and ever more committed to building a lasting legacy.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
4 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 8 May. 2026.
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