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
Joe is, for better or worse, very second nature for me.
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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
However unlike in the ’90s, self care and establishing a good skincare routine is second nature to everyone in 2025—which is something Jennifer understands completely.
—Kleigh Balugo, StyleCaster, 11 Apr. 2025
The complex panel of instruments in front of you should be second nature to use, but in the moment of crisis, the panels blur together, and your body memory must take over.
—Sarah A. Bell, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for second nature
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
However unlike in the ’90s, self care and establishing a good skincare routine is second nature to everyone in 2025—which is something Jennifer understands completely.
—Kleigh Balugo, StyleCaster, 11 Apr. 2025
The complex panel of instruments in front of you should be second nature to use, but in the moment of crisis, the panels blur together, and your body memory must take over.
—Sarah A. Bell, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 Apr. 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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No title yet revealed, but the pod will launch mid-July, the duo engage in heartfelt and unfiltered conversations about everyday life such as discuss raising a family, cultivating gardens, home improvements, careers, fostering healthy habits and aging.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
18 June 2025
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Inspired by Napoleon’s habit of using toy soldiers to plot his military battles, the designer dotted the entrance with giant cutouts with gold outlines, and shrouded the floor in smoke.—
Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
18 June 2025
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Many feel there are better ways to do it, but there has not been much change.—
Savannah Leigh Richardson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 June 2025
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How To Freeze Butter for Longer Storage Freezing butter is a great way to extend its shelf life but there are a few things to keep in mind before simply tossing it into the freezer.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
19 June 2025
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This isn't the first time the former Sports Illustrated model has shared parenting tips and tricks.—
Clare Fisher,
People.com,
23 June 2025
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The magic trick is that Sunny gradually learned how to distinguish its POV from the characters’, showing empathy not only for the Gang’s victims, but also the Gang itself.—
Alan Sepinwall,
Rolling Stone,
22 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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Topics to be covered include commodity conservation practices, adding a rotation (winter wheat), diversifying and building market channels for diversified crops.—
Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
30 June 2025
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Unlike fMRI, which requires subjects to remain stationary, the helmet monitors the brain as subjects are walking and talking (accompanied by a custom mobile fUSi acquisition cart).—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
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 3 Jul. 2025.
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