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
True digital leaders cultivate an ecosystem where innovation thrives, and adaptability is second nature.
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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
Still, for a generation that's grown up on the web, trusting a bot with such personal details may be second nature.
—Andrea Riquier, USA TODAY, 7 Oct. 2024
Those efforts are becoming second nature, and shoppers are increasingly strategic about their approaches to holiday budgeting and spending.
—Gary Drenik, Forbes, 10 Oct. 2024
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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
Still, for a generation that's grown up on the web, trusting a bot with such personal details may be second nature.
—Andrea Riquier, USA TODAY, 7 Oct. 2024
Those efforts are becoming second nature, and shoppers are increasingly strategic about their approaches to holiday budgeting and spending.
—Gary Drenik, Forbes, 10 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for second nature
Recent Examples of Synonyms for second nature
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Such playoff pushes are an annual ritual under coach Kyle Shanahan tracing to the 2019 season, which opened … here, when defensive back Nick Bosa made his NFL debut on a tender ankle and the 49ers launched an 8-0 start.Cam Inman, The Mercury News, 9 Nov. 2024
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When her brother died, Yamuna pleaded with the god of death not to take him away until the vermillion on his forehead had faded and the flower garlands had wilted, performing an elaborate ritual to extend her last moments with her sibling.Peter Guo, NBC News, 2 Nov. 2024
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The study explored traits of founders with high resilience scores, uncovering habits that bolster both their performance andtheir mental health.Philip Salter, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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Researchers tracked the habits of a group of wolves over one bloom season, and noted that individual wolves visited as many as 30 blooms at a time.Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 20 Nov. 2024
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Cigar Lounge on its way to Bee Cave Council approved a request made by the Cigar Vault for a special use permit that will allow patrons of the private club to consume cigars and alcoholic beverages.Rachel Royster, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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Two ways to win: Check in at four or more locations during the week and be automatically entered to win a grand prize of $300 in gift cards Earn points for eating pizzas and checking in!The Enquirer, The Enquirer, 22 Nov. 2024
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The Shopping Conspiracy, which is about tricks that companies use to keep us buying stuff all the time.Paul Tassi, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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The trick was exploiting a Google invention called transformers to create astoundingly capable language models.Steven Levy, WIRED, 21 Nov. 2024
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Learning to live with the state of the world’s a daily practice.Kate Guadagnino, New York Times, 21 Nov. 2024
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The wine program at Mother Wolf stocks more than 400 labels, focusing on Italy’s Piedmont, Tuscany and Sardinia, with multi-generational family producers and emerging estates and an emphasis on organic and sustainable practices.Melinda Sheckells, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Nov. 2024
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Today, as customs have changed, these decorations live on in the form of dress and jewelry.Hannah Martin, Architectural Digest, 19 Nov. 2024
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For the latest premiere, Grande broke her Glinda pink streak in a custom Ralph Lauren gown in a light lemon yellow hue.Julia Teti, WWD, 18 Nov. 2024
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“Second nature.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/second%20nature. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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