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
Swiping, pinching and tapping have become second nature versus pressing a physical button.
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Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
Betty’s heels have become second nature to her, as has the slightly squeaky voice.
—Michael Paulson, New York Times, 5 Apr. 2025
Once that was mastered, the music came second nature.
—Derek Scancarelli, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
Plunging into the ocean is second nature to Barrington Scott, a Marine veteran who finds peace 65 feet below the surface.
—Skyler Henry, CBS News, 26 Feb. 2025
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Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
Betty’s heels have become second nature to her, as has the slightly squeaky voice.
—Michael Paulson, New York Times, 5 Apr. 2025
Once that was mastered, the music came second nature.
—Derek Scancarelli, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
Plunging into the ocean is second nature to Barrington Scott, a Marine veteran who finds peace 65 feet below the surface.
—Skyler Henry, CBS News, 26 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for second nature
Recent Examples of Synonyms for second nature
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In each iteration, the body of the deceased was pulled by livestock or carried by boat while mourners performed rituals to honor their lives and, in some cultures, to encourage safe passage for the spirit into the afterlife.—
Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott,
Southern Living,
10 May 2025
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Pope Leo’s election has instantly made the rituals of the Vatican feel a touch more familiar to Americans—and perhaps made the idea of holiness feel a touch more attainable.—
Christopher Hale,
Time,
9 May 2025
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Encourage critical thinking, discussions about activism or policy, and personal responsibility, such as changing their consumption habits or volunteering.—
Taylor Grothe,
Parents,
14 May 2025
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Develop active listening habits Practice focusing entirely on what others are saying rather than formulating your response.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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That should once again be a classic offensive showdown, a perfect way for NFL fans to wind down after eating lots of food.—
Seth Quinn,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 May 2025
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During these inspections, travelers may be questioned or their electronic devices looked through as a way to confirm their identity and reasons for being in the U.S.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
15 May 2025
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Rea allowed one run over 5 1/3 innings, improving to 4-0 with another no-flash performance that did the trick.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
19 May 2025
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Label tricks, regional cues and color considerations for better picking at the wine shop.—
Rachel King,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2025
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In 2018, Wells Fargo agreed to settle investigations by all 50 states over practices that included opening millions of unauthorized customer bank accounts to meet sales goals.—
Robert Channick,
Chicago Tribune,
13 May 2025
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Additionally, Morgan Stewart, PharmD, clinical associate professor of pharmacy practice at the University of Texas at Austin, told Health that these side effects are often dose-dependent.—
Julia Ries,
Health,
13 May 2025
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To get it, photographer Ronan Donovan and photo engineer Tom O’Brien had to build a custom underwater camera rig, designed to function beneath ice in shallow, silty water.—
Tony Bradley,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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Everything in the casino has been custom designed by the architects — from the artwork to the chips, cups, cashier counters and signage.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
13 May 2025
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“Second nature.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/second%20nature. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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