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
Eventually, active self-improvement will become second nature.
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Melissa Dimuro, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025
By Jenna Ryu May 26, 2025 A quick swipe of antiperspirant before leaving the house or after a shower might feel like second nature.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 26 May 2025
That translates to cream and satin finishes that blend into the skin like second nature, paired with radiant tones like warm terracotta, golden peach, deep rose, and plum.
—Larry Stansbury, Essence, 8 May 2025
As digital natives who grew up on smartphones and social media, speed and efficiency are second nature.
—Brandon Aversano, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025
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Melissa Dimuro, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025
By Jenna Ryu May 26, 2025 A quick swipe of antiperspirant before leaving the house or after a shower might feel like second nature.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 26 May 2025
That translates to cream and satin finishes that blend into the skin like second nature, paired with radiant tones like warm terracotta, golden peach, deep rose, and plum.
—Larry Stansbury, Essence, 8 May 2025
As digital natives who grew up on smartphones and social media, speed and efficiency are second nature.
—Brandon Aversano, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for second nature
Recent Examples of Synonyms for second nature
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The church has made fewer modifications than in other denominations to ancient Christian rituals or doctrines, the diocese wrote.—
Sarah Cutler,
Idaho Statesman,
2 Aug. 2025
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Additionally, Oshun Griot offers healing rituals, including meditations, yoga, and affirmations rooted in cultural traditions, as well as real-life stories from individuals of color navigating their fertility journeys, and helpful yoga videos.—
Dominique Fluker,
Essence,
1 Aug. 2025
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The United States has tried repeatedly to wean itself off immigrant employment, but cheap labor is a tough habit to kick.—
Bradley Hohulin,
IndyStar,
26 July 2025
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This formula/habit/trend does not typically occur across the pond, so shortening 'Edgware Road' to 'Edgware,' does pose an issue.—
Soo Kim,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 July 2025
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The task force would submit a report with recommendations to the state Legislature after examining the systemic causes of violence against African American women and girls, ways to help victims' families heal, methods to track data to understand the scope of the issue and more.—
Hope Karnopp,
jsonline.com,
26 July 2025
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Or the ways that the Reyes family has lived in fear since Jose and his father were detained in early May.—
Austin Hornbostel,
The Tennessean,
26 July 2025
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From fashion tips and tricks to tween and teen hair and nails, our back-to-school style guide has a little bit of everything.—
Kimberly Zapata,
Parents,
29 July 2025
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Over the years, Johnson has learned some tricks to help acquaint himself with new colleagues, from researching the background of management or coaches or looking up teammates on Madden to know a bit about their game.—
Ben Morse,
CNN Money,
28 July 2025
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This was a common practice in British rule, as seen with the Irish tenant farmers, as well as in Great Britain’s dominant involvement in the slave trade.—
Tanya Talaga
July 24,
Literary Hub,
24 July 2025
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Early on in Wednesday morning’s training camp practice, Demani Richardson made a play that transported you to another time and place.—
Alex Zietlow
July 24,
Charlotte Observer,
24 July 2025
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Three examples of Louisville bathroom renovations showcase various styles and upgrades. Design choices include bold wallpapers, mixed metals, and custom tile work.—
Lennie Omalza,
The Courier-Journal,
25 July 2025
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The company says Web Guide uses a custom version of Gemini to surface the most helpful webpages and organize the page in a more useful way.—
Ryan Whitwam,
ArsTechnica,
24 July 2025
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“Second nature.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/second%20nature. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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