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
Has being in front of the camera become second nature?
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Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 2 May 2025
Difficulty Completing Familiar Tasks Tasks that were once second nature can become confusing, such as preparing a meal or following a familiar recipe.
—Brigid Dwyer, Verywell Health, 15 Apr. 2025
Embedding praise into daily operations like this can help leaders cultivate an environment where recognition becomes second nature.
—Kunio Hara, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
Swiping, pinching and tapping have become second nature versus pressing a physical button.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
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Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 2 May 2025
Difficulty Completing Familiar Tasks Tasks that were once second nature can become confusing, such as preparing a meal or following a familiar recipe.
—Brigid Dwyer, Verywell Health, 15 Apr. 2025
Embedding praise into daily operations like this can help leaders cultivate an environment where recognition becomes second nature.
—Kunio Hara, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
Swiping, pinching and tapping have become second nature versus pressing a physical button.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for second nature
Noun
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When your workday ends, physically close your laptop, turn off work notifications and transition into personal time with intentional rituals.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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Different communities worship different icons and have different ways of performing the rituals.—
Foster Klug,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2025
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In addition, he’s also made a habit of gathering a handful of players together every night for a dinner at the Cowboys’ members-only speakeasy restaurant on the top level of The Star in Frisco, Cowboys Club.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 May 2025
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Standout Interviewee Habits: How to Take Things to the Next Level Deliver a clear personal pitch To stand out from the crowd, Marino-Briggs recommends a few key habits.—
Julia Korn,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2025
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At a time when many young people see college as the only way forward, veterans have already shown a willingness to choose their own path.—
Adam Stone,
USA Today,
27 May 2025
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Sankey said the way the committee seems to weigh strength of schedule shortchanges the conference slate, which doesn’t include any teams among the lower half of the 134 NCAA FBS programs.—
Ralph D. Russo,
New York Times,
27 May 2025
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The secret trick of reconciliation is that Congress gets a chance to add tweaks to the budget — to reconcile it — twice every federal fiscal year.—
Chris Stirewalt,
The Hill,
30 May 2025
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Turn Strong Articles Into How-To Or Best-Practice Guides One of my favorite tricks is transforming strong articles into resources that stay relevant long-term, like how-to guides or best practices.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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Experts and former Elite teachers see similar practices happening at Elite.—
Kristen Taketa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 May 2025
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Israel’s Supreme Court outlawed the practice in 2005.—
Sam Mednick,
Los Angeles Times,
25 May 2025
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The vehicle is made of custom fiberglass and contains a V-8, 6.0 liter engine.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
25 May 2025
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Guests can choose a package experience or design a custom tour that might begin with a pickup from a coastal Airbnb or marina, and then include sightseeing, waterfront barhopping, or dolphin-watching.—
Simon Davidson,
Travel + Leisure,
25 May 2025
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