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
Fast-forward 20 years, and investing has become second nature for Gen Z.
Gone are the days of the '90s, when only a small portion of the population invested in stocks.
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Geoff Ira, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
And over time, the tilt control became second nature.
—Samson McDougall, Health, 22 Oct. 2024
True digital leaders cultivate an ecosystem where innovation thrives, and adaptability is second nature.
—Bernard Marr, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024
Combining those two bases of knowledge and expertise, spotting a legitimate desktop deal is second nature to me.
—Joe Osborne, PCMAG, 8 Oct. 2024
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Geoff Ira, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
And over time, the tilt control became second nature.
—Samson McDougall, Health, 22 Oct. 2024
True digital leaders cultivate an ecosystem where innovation thrives, and adaptability is second nature.
—Bernard Marr, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024
Combining those two bases of knowledge and expertise, spotting a legitimate desktop deal is second nature to me.
—Joe Osborne, PCMAG, 8 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for second nature
Recent Examples of Synonyms for second nature
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Members of their family joined throughout for songs, readings, and a special unity ritual.Shelby Wax, Vogue, 12 Dec. 2024
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The Fairmont Spa combines traditional hammam rituals with modern treatments, while the private beach stretch offers water sports and beachfront relaxation.Joe Niehaus, Travel + Leisure, 9 Dec. 2024
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Establish small, meaningful habits that align with your goals, such as: Running or walking daily, focusing on the act rather than the outcome.Luciana Paulise, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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Don't let these bad habits lead to expensive plumbing repairs.Rabekah Henderson, Southern Living, 1 Dec. 2024
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Humor In Daily Operations Humor can be incorporated into marketing in many different ways.Carey Bringle, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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And a quarter of the way into this season, the upgrade has shown itself impactful with the Devils going from 26th in goals against per game at the end of last season to sixth entering play Monday night.Pierre LeBrun, The Athletic, 3 Dec. 2024
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There’s also Image Wand which does similar pic-making tricks in the Notes app and Genmoji, the custom emoji characters which are also based on prompts from you.David Phelan, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
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Our fee-avoidance is more than a few money-saving tricks.Christopher Elliott, USA TODAY, 6 Dec. 2024
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Her practice serves about 160 patients between the ages of 2 and 19 across five centers, and many have Medicaid coverage.Annie Waldman, CNN, 14 Dec. 2024
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His practice also appeals to those looking to avoid the pitfalls of standard, reactionary medical treatments in favor of more natural, preventive options.William Mullane, Austin American-Statesman, 14 Dec. 2024
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Styled by longterm collaborator Samantha McMillen, Fanning wore custom Prada with a knock-out yellow sapphire from Cartier.Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 14 Dec. 2024
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Players will create a custom Hunter character who travels to the Forbidden Lands filled with monsters in order to locate a missing expedition party.Meredith G. White, The Arizona Republic, 14 Dec. 2024
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“Second nature.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/second%20nature. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.
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