as in naked
lacking or shed of clothing
for vacationers who prefer to be au naturel, the tropical resort features a secluded, private beach
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Recent Examples of au naturel
But this is just the latest sign that pubic hair styles are swinging back toward au naturel.
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Erika W. Smith, Vogue, 15 Jan. 2025
Adding in pebbles gives it an au naturel aesthetic.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 20 Nov. 2024
Herring Cove Beach is a bit more social, with a snack bar, a summer concert series, and separate areas favored by gay men, lesbians and those who prefer to sunbathe au naturel.
—Brett Sokol, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2024
In the years that followed, Christy Turlington, Naomi Campbell, Pamela Anderson, Taraji P. Henson, Eva Mendes, Dennis Rodman, Olivia Munn, Kim Basinger, Ireland Basinger-Baldwin and other high-profile personalities modeled in the campaign au naturel.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, WWD, 6 Sep. 2024
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Erika W. Smith, Vogue, 15 Jan. 2025
Adding in pebbles gives it an au naturel aesthetic.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 20 Nov. 2024
Herring Cove Beach is a bit more social, with a snack bar, a summer concert series, and separate areas favored by gay men, lesbians and those who prefer to sunbathe au naturel.
—Brett Sokol, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2024
In the years that followed, Christy Turlington, Naomi Campbell, Pamela Anderson, Taraji P. Henson, Eva Mendes, Dennis Rodman, Olivia Munn, Kim Basinger, Ireland Basinger-Baldwin and other high-profile personalities modeled in the campaign au naturel.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, WWD, 6 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for au naturel
Adjective
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Meteor showers are best observed with the naked eye, with a telescope or binoculars a poor choice.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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As the name indicates, these insects are nearly impossible to see with your naked eye.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
15 July 2025
Adjective
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The original post featuring the nude images has since been removed for violating X’s policies.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
15 July 2025
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Bright hues are not banned for family members, but nude colors are often seen as a more practical choice for royal engagements.—
Stephanie Petit,
People.com,
13 July 2025
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“Au naturel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/au%20naturel. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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