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
For Alexis, who’s spent over six years in the cemetery and funeral industry, this kind of planning is second nature.
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Ashley Vega, People.com, 9 June 2025
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.
—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
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Ashley Vega, People.com, 9 June 2025
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.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for second nature
Noun
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The ritual, the rhythm, and the sleep that followed – deep and undisturbed.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 July 2025
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For may college football fans around, say, 25-45, EA’s NCAA Football franchise was a ritual every year.—
Chris Branch,
New York Times,
10 July 2025
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Hany Farid, a professor at the University of California at Berkeley who specializes in digital forensics, said government communication habits need to change.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
13 July 2025
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After all, everyone has their own unique space, items, routines, and habits.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 July 2025
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David’s way of wielding curiosity to get to common ground and policy that benefits the average American and the country’s leadership in the world – and his affable nature and good humor – will be sorely missed.—
Joan Michelson,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
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Yes, Sinner put the French Open behind him in the best way possible and demonstrated that his matchups with Alcaraz could delight tennis fans for years to come.—
Howard Fendrich,
Chicago Tribune,
13 July 2025
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The universe is playing tricks on you this week, Scorpio, especially in relation to career matters, your public persona or situations involving authority.—
Kyle Thomas,
People.com,
13 July 2025
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But this is an inane question, inanely phrased, because your letters so admirably inform me of your version of tricks.—
John Updike,
New Yorker,
11 July 2025
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Good conservation practice demands a harmonious union of science and artistry.—
Sonya Rehman,
Forbes.com,
12 July 2025
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Although the law doesn’t mandate removal, legal experts say the practice has increasingly undermined state-level cases.—
Raphael Romero Ruiz,
AZCentral.com,
12 July 2025
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When developing her breakthrough eye mask—the first beauty brand to create a custom shape that went viral—Crawley did not chase trends.—
Sughnen Yongo,
Forbes.com,
12 July 2025
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Devin and Katie's father, Guy Gaudreau — who walked his daughter down the aisle — both sported custom suits by J.F. Bedard from Glorius Custom that had photos of Johnny and Matthew inside the jacket lining.—
Erin Clack,
People.com,
12 July 2025
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“Second nature.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/second%20nature. Accessed 24 Jul. 2025.
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