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
However unlike in the ’90s, self care and establishing a good skincare routine is second nature to everyone in 2025—which is something Jennifer understands completely.
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Kleigh Balugo, StyleCaster, 11 Apr. 2025
The complex panel of instruments in front of you should be second nature to use, but in the moment of crisis, the panels blur together, and your body memory must take over.
—Sarah A. Bell, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 Apr. 2025
As a nurse, Amanda says staying proactive about her health has become second nature, especially while traveling.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 9 May 2025
Has being in front of the camera become second nature?
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 2 May 2025
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Kleigh Balugo, StyleCaster, 11 Apr. 2025
The complex panel of instruments in front of you should be second nature to use, but in the moment of crisis, the panels blur together, and your body memory must take over.
—Sarah A. Bell, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 Apr. 2025
As a nurse, Amanda says staying proactive about her health has become second nature, especially while traveling.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 9 May 2025
Has being in front of the camera become second nature?
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 2 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for second nature
Recent Examples of Synonyms for second nature
Noun
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When your workday ends, physically close your laptop, turn off work notifications and transition into personal time with intentional rituals.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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Different communities worship different icons and have different ways of performing the rituals.—
Foster Klug,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2025
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He is used to mowing his lawn shirtless and in shorts – especially on hotter days – but recently, what seemed like a harmless habit sparked unexpected drama with his neighbors across the street.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
People.com,
7 June 2025
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The seven Beach Party films feature airheads enjoying sandy weekend fun, no teachers or parents in sight—though an anthropologist on the sidelines scrutinizes youthful mating habits through a telescope.—
Hillary Kelly,
The Atlantic,
6 June 2025
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Staff at Nasser hospital, where six of the bodies over the last 24 hours were taken, said they were killed while on their way to get food aid.—
Sam Mednick,
Los Angeles Times,
7 June 2025
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Yet Operation Spider's Web, orchestrated by the SBU intelligence service, was also part of a recurring theme: Ukraine keeps inventing new ways to wage war with drones, and regularly catches Russia by surprise.—
Greg Myre,
NPR,
7 June 2025
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However, there is a trick for using both of these operations together.—
Paul Smith-Goodson,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Or is that all part of a deeper trick, a wilder swing?—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
9 June 2025
Noun
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Though inhalation abuse is not a new practice, figures cited by CNN show an increase in the number of teens taking part.—
Jack Beresford,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 June 2025
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That patient practice will be put to use in 2027 when the first Axiom space station module goes aloft and docks with the ISS.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
6 June 2025
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The duo even created a custom blend of four limes—Key Lime, Round Lime, Desert Lime, and Finger Lime—for a gentle brightening effect that doesn’t irritate sensitive skin.—
Larry Stansbury,
Essence,
6 June 2025
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Everything from bar cart to trays and umbrella stands is handmade in custom colors by Vietnamese artisans in the traditional Son Mai lacquer.—
Erika Owen,
Vogue,
6 June 2025
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“Second nature.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/second%20nature. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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