second nature
noun
: an acquired deeply ingrained habit or skill
after a while, using the gearshift becomes second nature
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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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Fast-forward 20 years, and investing has become second nature for Gen Z.
Gone are the days of the '90s, when only a small portion of the population invested in stocks.
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Geoff Ira, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
And over time, the tilt control became second nature.
—Samson McDougall, Health, 22 Oct. 2024
True digital leaders cultivate an ecosystem where innovation thrives, and adaptability is second nature.
—Bernard Marr, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024
Combining those two bases of knowledge and expertise, spotting a legitimate desktop deal is second nature to me.
—Joe Osborne, PCMAG, 8 Oct. 2024
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Geoff Ira, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
And over time, the tilt control became second nature.
—Samson McDougall, Health, 22 Oct. 2024
True digital leaders cultivate an ecosystem where innovation thrives, and adaptability is second nature.
—Bernard Marr, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024
Combining those two bases of knowledge and expertise, spotting a legitimate desktop deal is second nature to me.
—Joe Osborne, PCMAG, 8 Oct. 2024
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“Second nature.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/second%20nature. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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