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
If talking about bodily functions with your fam is as second nature as the functions themselves, the Tushy Spa 3.0 is the perfect gift.
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Sarah Han and Annie Blackman, Allure, 14 Sep. 2024
Just as cybersecurity awareness evolved to become second nature to those handling sensitive data, accountants must now cultivate a similar vigilance for deepfake risks.
—Pankaj Vasani, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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.
—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
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Sarah Han and Annie Blackman, Allure, 14 Sep. 2024
Just as cybersecurity awareness evolved to become second nature to those handling sensitive data, accountants must now cultivate a similar vigilance for deepfake risks.
—Pankaj Vasani, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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.
—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
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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With moviegoing habits scrambled in the age of streaming, movie theaters have lost some of their luster as anchor tenants at shopping malls and other commercial centers.—
Roger Vincent,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Feb. 2025
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The committee appointed from the various churches of town for the purpose of visiting families not in the habit of attending church held a special meeting at the Presbyterian church last evening and organized for work.—
Contributed Content,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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Measurement issues Assessing the true size of Singapore’s philanthropic sector is challenging because of the many ways donors can give.—
Kevin Lim,
CNBC,
7 Feb. 2025
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For families already finding their own way, like Harris, clarity on what will happen would be helpful now.—
Krista Johnson,
The Courier-Journal,
7 Feb. 2025
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Each month Kendra hosts a real-life get-together in her apartment, then passes her expert game plan along to you: the menu, the grocery and prep lists, and all her tips and tricks.—
Kendra Vaculin,
Bon Appétit,
11 Feb. 2025
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If not, now's the time to add it to your arsenal of emergency hair tricks.—
Petra Guglielmetti,
Glamour,
11 Feb. 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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But there’s still time to make more moves, and in the highly competitive world of WNBA free agency, having its own practice facility could be an advantage over other teams that may be lacking in that area.—
Joseph Dycus,
The Mercury News,
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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