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
Noun
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By making this a daily ritual for babies, parents can reap the benefits as well.—
Michelle Stansbury,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
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Wilson reportedly collapsed after being punched in the chest during a fraternity ritual.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
21 July 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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The act, signed into law by President Lyndon B. Johnson in 1965, prohibited discriminatory practices such as literacy tests and poll taxes that disqualified many African Americans from voting in the post-Civil War era South.—
Nina Totenberg,
NPR,
24 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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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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At the Mega Lo Mart, fans can get custom baseball hat pressings and refresh with a real Alamo beer at the hydration station underneath the Arlen water tower.—
Carlos Rico,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 July 2025
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“Second nature.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/second%20nature. Accessed 3 Aug. 2025.
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