How to Use second nature in a Sentence

second nature

noun
  • After a while, using the gearshift becomes second nature.
  • That was easy, that was second nature.
    — Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 26 Nov. 2025
  • The first parts of the reads and footwork are kind of second nature now.
    — Hunter Bailey, Charlotte Observer, 20 Apr. 2026
  • Ernst seemed to have the pulse of her constituents as second nature.
    — Philip Elliott, Time, 17 Feb. 2026
  • Filling up a car with gas is second nature for most drivers.
    — Keenan Thompson, USA Today, 27 Feb. 2026
  • Ellison has been at this job for so long by now that its tricks are second nature to him.
    — Burkhard Bilger, The New Yorker, 23 Nov. 2020
  • Over time, what once felt like a struggle becomes second nature.
    — Luciana Paulise, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
  • Technology that takes us years to adapt to is second nature for our kids.
    — Sean Hollister, The Verge, 6 Sep. 2023
  • Now, going in and out of the house of her own accord has become second nature to her.
    — Jack Beresford, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 July 2025
  • This may sound strange, but going to the clinic is almost second nature to me at this point.
    — Annie Daly, Allure, 9 July 2024
  • Some of these tips may be second nature for those who live in places that frequently get heavy snowfall.
    — Washington Post, 5 Jan. 2022
  • Reaching out through the Force was second nature to Cere at this point in her life.
    — Dalton Ross, EW.com, 16 Feb. 2023
  • Betty’s heels have become second nature to her, as has the slightly squeaky voice.
    — Michael Paulson, New York Times, 5 Apr. 2025
  • The off-the-grid lifestyle has come second nature to Pickett.
    — Sunset Magazine, 11 Nov. 2020
  • So, when there’s a sale going down at the grocery store, stocking up on it may come as second nature.
    — Woman's Day, 15 Mar. 2023
  • Amorim hopes to instil become second nature to the squad.
    — Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 12 Aug. 2025
  • And a byproduct of that is the fact that dressing for hot weather is pretty much second nature.
    — Photographed By Poppy Thorpe., refinery29.com, 24 Jan. 2024
  • Clad in black leather pants, smashing seemed second nature to this muscle man whose face was painted in a white death mask.
    — Mars Salazar, Austin American-Statesman, 11 Aug. 2024
  • Saying no is almost second nature for most of us, even those who call themselves people pleasers.
    — Rey Ramsey, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
  • Long hours were part of the game; making sure everything was perfect came second nature.
    — Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 19 Jan. 2022
  • Over time, the approach becomes second nature.
    — Novant Health, Charlotte Observer, 24 Nov. 2025
  • Halfway through, my daily call became second nature, and our quick chats were the highlight of my day.
    — Anne Roderique-Jones, SELF, 13 May 2018
  • At least a few words like ride, park, or family member's names have become second nature to your dog.
    — Jennifer Nelson, Southern Living, 22 Aug. 2023
  • Only by working their way through enough calls can an agent truly gain the skills needed to make the work second nature.
    — Logan Rush, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2021
  • Socializing wasn’t second nature to Nan, but this was part of the deal.
    — Evgenia Peretz, vanityfair.com, 29 Mar. 2017
  • Solanke lacked the kind of sharpness that Salah and Firmino have made second nature.
    — Mike Whalley, chicagotribune.com, 7 Apr. 2018
  • While this may be second nature to some, for others, table settings can bring quite a headache (flowers?
    — Vogue, 2 Nov. 2017
  • But Katniss has been close to dead before – and survival, for her, is second nature.
    — Alysha Tsuji, For The Win, 23 May 2018
  • If this becomes second nature, opening apps could start to feel old-fashioned before long.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 21 Apr. 2026
  • To prepare for the game, Michelle and her father did something that by now feels like second nature to them.
    — Ray Boyd, Philly.com, 14 June 2018

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