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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In a world that often rewards speed and convenience, settling for mediocrity has become second nature.
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Janet Linly, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025
However unlike in the ’90s, self care and establishing a good skincare routine is second nature to everyone in 2025—which is something Jennifer understands completely.
—Kleigh Balugo, StyleCaster, 11 Apr. 2025
The complex panel of instruments in front of you should be second nature to use, but in the moment of crisis, the panels blur together, and your body memory must take over.
—Sarah A. Bell, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 Apr. 2025
As a nurse, Amanda says staying proactive about her health has become second nature, especially while traveling.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 9 May 2025
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Janet Linly, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025
However unlike in the ’90s, self care and establishing a good skincare routine is second nature to everyone in 2025—which is something Jennifer understands completely.
—Kleigh Balugo, StyleCaster, 11 Apr. 2025
The complex panel of instruments in front of you should be second nature to use, but in the moment of crisis, the panels blur together, and your body memory must take over.
—Sarah A. Bell, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 Apr. 2025
As a nurse, Amanda says staying proactive about her health has become second nature, especially while traveling.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 9 May 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 May. 2025.
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