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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for second nature
Noun
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These rituals will, of course, serve her well with the upcoming tour and music video drops, too.—
Akili King,
Essence,
14 Feb. 2025
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The sacrifice ritual begins The second season revealed that the group’s initial act of cannibalism was not planned or deliberate.—
Michaela Zee,
Variety,
13 Feb. 2025
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And this is already being reflected in Gen Z's current job-seeking habits, with 88 percent using online job boards and 36 percent using artificial intelligence for their applications.—
Matt Robison,
Newsweek,
19 Feb. 2025
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That habit served Verlander for most of his career.—
Justice delos Santos,
The Mercury News,
19 Feb. 2025
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And as of October, a craft from the European Space Agency is on the way to get an up-close look at the asteroid's remnants.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA TODAY,
20 Feb. 2025
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Black told Forbes that while secure messaging apps can be a crucial means of communication for military personnel, their utility cuts both ways.—
Thomas Brewster,
Forbes,
19 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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Akashi’s work is unlike anything else: a multidisciplinary practice that ranges between glassblowing, casting, candle-making and stone carving, plus her signature hand motif that is usually cast in bronze or crystal.—
The Editors,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2025
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Natural wine usually comes from small-scale producers who prioritize biodynamic farming practices and eschew monoculture to create a product that highlights the nuances of terroir.—
Teddy Minford,
Vogue,
18 Feb. 2025
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Chalamet wore a custom black suit from Bottega Veneta.—
Aamina Inayat Khan,
StyleCaster,
18 Feb. 2025
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Nominated for her performance as Rona in The Outrun, the actor and former Vogue cover star attended the event wearing custom Louis Vuitton and channeling her signature minimalist aesthetic—but with a twist.—
Morgan Fargo,
Vogue,
17 Feb. 2025
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