second nature
noun
: an acquired deeply ingrained habit or skill
after a while, using the gearshift becomes second nature
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After a while, using the gearshift becomes second nature.
speaking and thinking in Japanese simply became second nature to her during the years she spent in Kyoto
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Over time, budgeting becomes second nature, and its visibility into your financial life unlocks new growth opportunities.
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Tiffany Grant, Forbes, 1 Jan. 2025
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.
—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
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Tiffany Grant, Forbes, 1 Jan. 2025
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.
—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
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“Second nature.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/second%20nature. Accessed 16 Jan. 2025.
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