au naturel
adjective
au na·tu·rel
ˌō-ˌna-tə-ˈrel 
-ˌna-chə-
1
: cooked or served plainly
2
a
: being in natural style or condition
b
: nude
Examples of au naturel in a Sentence
She wears makeup for special occasions, but otherwise prefers an au naturel look.
for vacationers who prefer to be au naturel, the tropical resort features a secluded, private beach
Recent Examples on the Web
Unlike his dad, who has been candid about his past steroid use, Baena has approached the sport au naturel.
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Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026
Eggplant and bell peppers are grilled au naturel—all the fun comes in the finish, when the vegetables are showered in mint, basil and peanuts and drizzled liberally with a sauce called nuoc cham.
—Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 6 Apr. 2026
Some have taken to drying from head to toe au naturel.
—Glae Thien, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026
The supermodel went completely au naturel to walk fans through her daily skincare and self-love routine.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 11 Mar. 2026
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Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026
Eggplant and bell peppers are grilled au naturel—all the fun comes in the finish, when the vegetables are showered in mint, basil and peanuts and drizzled liberally with a sauce called nuoc cham.
—Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 6 Apr. 2026
Some have taken to drying from head to toe au naturel.
—Glae Thien, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026
The supermodel went completely au naturel to walk fans through her daily skincare and self-love routine.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 11 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for au naturel
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“Au naturel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/au%20naturel. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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