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
Over time, this routine becomes second nature, and your pool rewards you with water that stays clear and inviting.
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Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
1 May 2026
Over time, these adjustments become second nature.
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Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
1 May 2026
For gardeners who have spent years tending beds and borders, the basics can feel like second nature.
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Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Apr. 2026
When everything has a place, maintaining organization becomes second nature.
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Laura Vansickle,
Charlotte Observer,
22 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for second nature
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
1 May 2026
Over time, these adjustments become second nature.
—
Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
1 May 2026
For gardeners who have spent years tending beds and borders, the basics can feel like second nature.
—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Apr. 2026
When everything has a place, maintaining organization becomes second nature.
—
Laura Vansickle,
Charlotte Observer,
22 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for second nature
Recent Examples of Synonyms for second nature
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That the ritual continues Saturday after Saturday, year after year, is its own kind of small miracle.
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Supporters argue that the gatherings represent a form of devotion untethered from rigid rituals and the gatekeeping normally associated with temples or religious processions.
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Update a profile photo or choose one small habit that supports your body and mood.
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This has impacted every aspect of his life — sleep, eating habits and his controlling attitude toward me.
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Ahead, everything to know about this beachside favorite, along with refreshing ways to style this timeless look all summer long.
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Still, the way the ordinance is worded also prohibits teaching yoga for free, Pease pointed out.
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The trick is to widen your view deliberately, one angle at a time, because each new angle surfaces buyers the last one missed.
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Now, as heat waves wash over cities from London to Palm Springs, people are embracing this tried-and-true trick with the Frogg Toggs Chilly Pad.
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The boy died during practice runs at Mason Motocross in Mason County on Sunday morning, CBS affiliate WOWK reported.
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The Chiefs’ 2026 tight end room is crowded, so Pline’s most likely path could be finding a home on the team’s practice squad.
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Years before Travis Kelce knelt to the ground and pulled out a custom ring for Taylor Swift, the Kansas City Chiefs player was just a fan in the stands who was desperate for a meet-and-greet with the superstar.
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The sumptuous design extends throughout the property, from the dining room, adorned with Murano glass chandeliers and wall sconces, to the moody bar and lounge with its fine wood paneling and custom ironwork.
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“Second nature.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/second%20nature. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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