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
Adding in pebbles gives it an au naturel aesthetic.
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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
The show follows 10 singles seeking romance while living au naturel in a tropical setting.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 25 July 2024
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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
The show follows 10 singles seeking romance while living au naturel in a tropical setting.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 25 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for au naturel
Adjective
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The combo of the two can be difficult to take in with the naked eye.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
17 May 2025
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Her Victoria Beckham look was the perfect subtle nod to naked dressing: Gerber wore a boxy blazer and mini dress with a pair of sheer thigh-level stockings.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
15 May 2025
Adjective
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Meanwhile, her makeup was simple, with a deep black eyeliner, a shimmering silver eye shadow and a nude matte lipstick.—
Starr Bowenbank,
People.com,
17 May 2025
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Her glam was subtle, with a nude lip and soft, smoky eyes.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
17 May 2025
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“Au naturel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/au%20naturel. Accessed 28 May. 2025.
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