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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Regular crisis simulations, leadership rotations in crisis roles and real-time risk dashboards ensure preparedness becomes second nature.
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Roman Reznikov, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
Organizing school emails, coordinating birthday parties, packing snacks and anticipating every potential meltdown became second nature.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 20 Mar. 2025
This process takes weeks or months to become second nature.
—Gamze Acar Bayraktaroglu, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
Decisions take the form of checklists during avalanche safety course work, but eventually the questions you’re trained to ask become second nature.
—Ashley Thess, Outdoor Life, 14 Mar. 2025
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Roman Reznikov, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
Organizing school emails, coordinating birthday parties, packing snacks and anticipating every potential meltdown became second nature.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 20 Mar. 2025
This process takes weeks or months to become second nature.
—Gamze Acar Bayraktaroglu, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
Decisions take the form of checklists during avalanche safety course work, but eventually the questions you’re trained to ask become second nature.
—Ashley Thess, Outdoor Life, 14 Mar. 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 31 Mar. 2025.
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