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
As all good couples do, Murph and Wilbur coordinated their looks — Wilbur went au naturel and Murph rocked a bubblegum pink set.
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Brendan Le, People.com, 9 May 2025
The music video, featuring footage of Anitta au naturel in various settings and stages of her life, creates a refreshing and lively collage.
—Natalia Cano, Billboard, 14 Mar. 2025
Patrick’s dad Arnold Schwarzenegger, who was at the premiere as well, praised his son’s performance on Instagram while also reacting to the nude scene, following his own au naturel debut in The Terminator (1984).
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 23 Feb. 2025
But this is just the latest sign that pubic hair styles are swinging back toward au naturel.
—Erika W. Smith, Vogue, 15 Jan. 2025
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Brendan Le, People.com, 9 May 2025
The music video, featuring footage of Anitta au naturel in various settings and stages of her life, creates a refreshing and lively collage.
—Natalia Cano, Billboard, 14 Mar. 2025
Patrick’s dad Arnold Schwarzenegger, who was at the premiere as well, praised his son’s performance on Instagram while also reacting to the nude scene, following his own au naturel debut in The Terminator (1984).
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 23 Feb. 2025
But this is just the latest sign that pubic hair styles are swinging back toward au naturel.
—Erika W. Smith, Vogue, 15 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for au naturel
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The naked baby angel boy character with whimsical headgear comes in different forms—from regular, mini dolls to the popular Hippers, which are designed to hang from your phone or laptop with a square of adhesive tape.—
Katie Decker-Jacoby,
StyleCaster,
16 Oct. 2025
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Oh, perfect naked cherubs running down the trail through the trees!—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 Oct. 2025
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The beauty of this nude nail look lies in its versatility, pairing well with any outfit without feeling quite as stripped down as the barely-there manicures that celebs have been favoring well past summer.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
18 Oct. 2025
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The halter-style dress had a nude satin base and a black tulle overlay with twisted satin at the bottom.—
Rachel McRady,
PEOPLE,
17 Oct. 2025
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“Au naturel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/au%20naturel. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.
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