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naturism

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Recent Examples of naturism Inside, Mediterranean bonsai and sculpted topiary trees continue the effect, bringing a sense of naturism to a home otherwise engineered for cinematic pizzazz. — Natalie Hoberman, Forbes.com, 21 May 2026 This means visitors can enjoy the beach with or without clothing—practicing naturism is entirely optional. — Disha Kalyankar, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Dec. 2024 In the nineteen-fifties and sixties, naturism came to be associated less with medicine than with pleasure. — Lauren Collins, The New Yorker, 14 Sep. 2024 Many campsites take security and the nonsexual nature of naturism seriously. — Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY, 3 Sep. 2024 In 1936, Britain’s short-reigning King Edward VIII and his then-lover Wallis Simpson stripped off and jumped naked into the waters off the Frkanj peninsula, sparking a tradition of naturism that has never left. — Mary Novakovich, CNN, 23 Jan. 2023 Christian naturism, popular in the early 20th century, continues to find success in the digital age on online forums. — Jeremy Lindenfeld, San Antonio Express-News, 7 July 2022
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nudism
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  • With growing curiosity around body liberation, nudism is becoming less uncommon.
    — Essence, Essence, 26 Aug. 2025
  • The decision came after Gypsy Taub, a nudism activist, handed out fliers outside the courtroom with links to her website, which promotes a series of conspiracy theories.
    — Salvador Hernandez, Los Angeles Times, 22 June 2024
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