second nature
noun
: an acquired deeply ingrained habit or skill
after a while, using the gearshift becomes second nature
Examples of second nature in a Sentence
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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By Jenna Ryu May 26, 2025 A quick swipe of antiperspirant before leaving the house or after a shower might feel like second nature.
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Jenna Ryu, SELF, 26 May 2025
That translates to cream and satin finishes that blend into the skin like second nature, paired with radiant tones like warm terracotta, golden peach, deep rose, and plum.
—Larry Stansbury, Essence, 8 May 2025
As digital natives who grew up on smartphones and social media, speed and efficiency are second nature.
—Brandon Aversano, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025
For Alexis, who’s spent over six years in the cemetery and funeral industry, this kind of planning is second nature.
—Ashley Vega, People.com, 9 June 2025
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Jenna Ryu, SELF, 26 May 2025
That translates to cream and satin finishes that blend into the skin like second nature, paired with radiant tones like warm terracotta, golden peach, deep rose, and plum.
—Larry Stansbury, Essence, 8 May 2025
As digital natives who grew up on smartphones and social media, speed and efficiency are second nature.
—Brandon Aversano, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025
For Alexis, who’s spent over six years in the cemetery and funeral industry, this kind of planning is second nature.
—Ashley Vega, People.com, 9 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for second nature
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“Second nature.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/second%20nature. Accessed 6 Jul. 2025.
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