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
That phrase, au naturel, presupposes a commonsense distinction between nature and history.
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Harmon Siegel, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2025
Today the state grows over 50 varieties; the best ones are eaten au naturel, the lesser ones are put into pies, and the even weaker specimens are pressed into golden cider.
—Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Aug. 2025
Some of those North Shore parents certainly must continue to steam over the au naturel incident.
—Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 23 July 2025
The other, beautiful in an au naturel, Pam Anderson sort of way, is a famous designer’s sister.
—Brock Colyar, Curbed, 24 June 2025
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Harmon Siegel, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2025
Today the state grows over 50 varieties; the best ones are eaten au naturel, the lesser ones are put into pies, and the even weaker specimens are pressed into golden cider.
—Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Aug. 2025
Some of those North Shore parents certainly must continue to steam over the au naturel incident.
—Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 23 July 2025
The other, beautiful in an au naturel, Pam Anderson sort of way, is a famous designer’s sister.
—Brock Colyar, Curbed, 24 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for au naturel
Recent Examples of Synonyms for au naturel
Adjective
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These pioneering astronomers relied on naked-eye observations to understand the cosmos.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Feb. 2026
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The Grammys red carpet is underway, and a couple stars are offering their takes on the naked dressing trend.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
2 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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In these 2-foot-square pictures, long-haired nude female figures in close Edenic companionship with wild beasts poke their heads out from behind lush tropical foliage, and stare, unsettlingly, straight outward.—
Benjamin Lima,
Dallas Morning News,
5 Feb. 2026
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To get the look, shape your natural nails as desired, apply a nude or light pink base, and trace the top of the nail in an ultrathin line.—
Laura Solla,
Glamour,
4 Feb. 2026
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“Au naturel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/au%20naturel. Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.
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