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
Her approach has become second nature after years of navigating similar situations.
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Ashley Vega, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Amorim hopes to instil become second nature to the squad.
—Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 12 Aug. 2025
For some of the chefs, thinking deeply about music is already second nature.
—Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 26 July 2025
Now, going in and out of the house of her own accord has become second nature to her.
—Jack Beresford, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 July 2025
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Ashley Vega, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Amorim hopes to instil become second nature to the squad.
—Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 12 Aug. 2025
For some of the chefs, thinking deeply about music is already second nature.
—Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 26 July 2025
Now, going in and out of the house of her own accord has become second nature to her.
—Jack Beresford, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for second nature
Recent Examples of Synonyms for second nature
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Shot against the stunning backdrops of New Zealand, the campaign shows how even the smallest moments of a morning ritual — from the hiss of steam to the first swirl of crema — can embody calm and indulgence.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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Their 13th album, International, interprets the ritual of early retirement sendoff as a boisterous dance party with plenty of music royalty cameos showing up to pay their respects.—
Ernesto Lechner,
Rolling Stone,
8 Sep. 2025
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Leaders who treat this period as an opportunity to establish alignment, celebrate progress, and embed new habits set their organizations on a trajectory toward lasting ROI.—
Rhett Power,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Adults who have trouble sleeping or don’t maintain healthy sleeping habits can often trace those issues back to their first few months of life, says Golshevky.—
Tom Huddleston Jr.,
CNBC,
7 Sep. 2025
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Things seemed to be going Sporting KC’s way in the first half of a Sunday night matchup with fellow Western Conference playoff hopeful Austin FC.—
Daniel Sperry,
Kansas City Star,
8 Sep. 2025
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Some of these technologies are essential for ensuring the proper functioning of the service or website and cannot be disabled, while others are optional but serve to enhance the user experience in various ways.—
Matthew Strauss,
Pitchfork,
8 Sep. 2025
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Thus, Last Rites tries a new trick, with the doll growing in size and chasing Judy down a hallway, in a sequence that is strangely reminiscent of Five Nights At Freddy's.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Grandma's favorite time-saving trick is to rely on the trusty the slow-cooker to make sweet, tender onions that require little to no stirring.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
9 Sep. 2025
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The development pool is designed to give younger players access to daily practices, training sessions and a dedicated performance staff.—
Roberta F. Rodrigues,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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The Panthers should probably promote practice-squad linebacker Krys Barnes in the coming weeks as insurance for Trevin Wallace, who was a major liability in Week 1 after a really strong summer.—
Mike Kaye
September 10,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Sep. 2025
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There were even invitations printed as custom Brandon Maxwell newspapers.—
Anika Reed,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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Last week, Dockery walked the red carpet at the film’s world premiere in London, revealing a baby bump under her soft blue custom Prada gown.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Second nature.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/second%20nature. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.
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