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
Legal drama is second nature to David E. Kelley, whose Emmy recognition in the genre spans three decades, from L.A. Law in the 1980s and The Practice and Ally McBeal in the ’90s to Boston Legal in the 2000s.
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Brande Victorian, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Dec. 2024
With vibrant citrus notes and a distinctive saline minerality, these wines are the ultimate companion to shellfish (oysters are second nature here) and Mediterranean cuisine.
—Jill Barth, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
Twilight of the professors The practice of accommodating academic spouses is now second nature in higher education.
—Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 8 Dec. 2024
Decades ago all of this would have been second nature.
—Geraldine Castro, WIRED, 4 Dec. 2024
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Brande Victorian, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Dec. 2024
With vibrant citrus notes and a distinctive saline minerality, these wines are the ultimate companion to shellfish (oysters are second nature here) and Mediterranean cuisine.
—Jill Barth, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
Twilight of the professors The practice of accommodating academic spouses is now second nature in higher education.
—Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 8 Dec. 2024
Decades ago all of this would have been second nature.
—Geraldine Castro, WIRED, 4 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for second nature
Recent Examples of Synonyms for second nature
Noun
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As part of this three-step ritual, Berry—and other scalp experts—recommend using a hair mask that can nourish the scalp and the strands.—
Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
4 Feb. 2025
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The interview, which became a more formal part of the Super Bowl ritual during the Obama administration, has become less of a guarantee in recent years.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
3 Feb. 2025
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Instead, several scenes are given over to her wacky habit of posting too much info on Facebook.—
Alissa Simon,
Variety,
26 Jan. 2025
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Research has shown that a person's dietary habits are closely linked to the composition of their gut microbiome.—
Cristina Mutchler,
Health,
24 Jan. 2025
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In a similar way, San Diego felt terror and disbelief when wildfires began in Los Angeles on Jan. 7.—
Steven P. Dinkin,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Jan. 2025
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Gianna and her father continued to share a love of the game and his mini-me was quickly on her way to carving out her own path in basketball.—
Natasha Dye,
People.com,
26 Jan. 2025
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It’s never been easier to learn grooming tips and tricks.—
Liz Knueven,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 2025
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The trick for both actors was playing the multiple levels without getting too technical and playing things dishonestly as a result.—
Jim Hemphill,
IndieWire,
30 Jan. 2025
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Over time, teams have graduated to the practice of swapping swaps, essentially passing around the potential rights to possible future picks among one another.—
Jordan Sargent,
The Atlantic,
6 Feb. 2025
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Ultimately, the majority of council concurred, but with two stipulations: Fidelity must employ at least 45 full-time employees at the new center and its staff levels and hours must be consistent with normal business practices of banks.—
Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Feb. 2025
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That’s the case aboard Benetti’s Kasper 7, a custom 220-footer that is owned by Nisrine Karagulla, who dreamed up the superyacht’s interiors to make a welcoming home on the high seas.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
6 Feb. 2025
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Everything about them – their clothing, transportation, entertainment and customs – was different from ours in some way.—
Kay Johnson,
Twin Cities,
6 Feb. 2025
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