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
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.
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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
In a world that often rewards speed and convenience, settling for mediocrity has become second nature.
—Janet Linly, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025
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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
In a world that often rewards speed and convenience, settling for mediocrity has become second nature.
—Janet Linly, Forbes.com, 19 May 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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Give my alter ego a name, describe their key characteristics, daily habits, and decision-making style.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Other Republicans talk to Trump too, including Hawley — who then made a habit of informing Washington that Trump wants a softer touch on Medicaid.—
Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
1 July 2025
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Make your own watch classes that include taking one home begin at about $2,000 and run all the way the over $19,000 for the tourbillion.—
Larry Olmsted,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Or maybe the closures were economically motivated, just not in the way they’re being framed, said Scott Nova, executive director of the Worker Rights Consortium.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Sourcing Journal,
1 July 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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Canales kept Plummer on the practice squad for pretty much the entire 2024 season, save one game late in the year, and only spoke highly of him.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
30 June 2025
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This means all the other events prior to race day, including qualifying, practice sessions, and media day, will take place one day earlier than usual.—
Saajan Jogia,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 June 2025
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These custom cars are often resplendent in artistry and automotive craftsmanship.—
Selika Josiah Talbott,
Forbes.com,
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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