How to Use au naturel in a Sentence

au naturel

adjective
  • She wears makeup for special occasions, but otherwise prefers an au naturel look.
  • Some have taken to drying from head to toe au naturel.
    — Glae Thien, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026
  • Summer is a great time to go au naturel on the manicure front.
    — Hannah Coates, Vogue, 3 Aug. 2022
  • The beach attracts its fair share of those who prefer to frolic au naturel.
    — David Jefferys, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Apr. 2018
  • She's known to slather on oils and keep it au naturel all day with just a touch of cheek or lip stain and mascara.
    — Jennifer Chan, PEOPLE.com, 13 Sep. 2021
  • Of course, fans couldn't get enough of Jenner's au naturel reveal.
    — Kaleigh Fasanella, Allure, 21 Mar. 2019
  • Cruise’s a blond wig, and Pitt’s an au naturel golden mop — flapping in the breeze.
    — Vulture Editors, Vulture, 25 Oct. 2021
  • Southern women have never been much on au naturel—in any form or fashion.
    — Valerie Fraser Luesse, Southern Living, 25 Oct. 2016
  • Here, 4 essentials for getting the au naturel nails of your dreams.
    — Jenna Rennert, Vogue, 22 Feb. 2019
  • Paul Stanley went au naturel for a cute moment with his daughter.
    — Julia Moore, Peoplemag, 29 Mar. 2023
  • Nude cruises allow travelers to sail the high seas au naturel – and pack light.
    — Nathan Diller, USA Today, 15 Feb. 2026
  • Then, Sarah Hyland shared an au naturel selfie of her own in response.
    — Samantha Lauriello, Health.com, 5 June 2019
  • Typically, Chen keeps his brows au naturel or sticks to some low-key grooming.
    — Devon Abelman, Allure, 10 Apr. 2018
  • Cooper isn’t the only one appearing au naturel on the big-screen lately.
    — Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Jan. 2022
  • Instead of going with ultra-long acrylics as per usual, her tips were au naturel — in both length and color.
    — Devon Abelman, Allure, 12 Sep. 2021
  • Bottega Veneta’s must-have mule gets an au naturel update for spring.
    — Rosie Jarman, ELLE, 7 Apr. 2023
  • Unlike his dad, who has been candid about his past steroid use, Baena has approached the sport au naturel.
    — Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026
  • But the chances of being photographed au naturel have grown considerably.
    — Matt Stevens, New York Times, 1 June 2022
  • Plus, the fragrance-free formula is perfect for sensitive noses or those who like to go au naturel around the house.
    — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 8 Apr. 2023
  • His au naturel strolls sparked a campus nude-in, several talk-show discussions and endless bad jokes.
    — Johnny Miller, San Francisco Chronicle, 17 Jan. 2018
  • With an 18-inch waist and long, tousled hair, Bardot was one of the first movie stars to appear au naturel.
    — Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 28 Dec. 2025
  • Fast-forward to the following decade, when the gap-toothed gamine abandoned her heavy hand to embrace a more au naturel approach.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 14 Dec. 2025
  • Fast-forward to the following decade, when the gap-toothed gamine abandoned her heavy hand to embrace a more au naturel approach.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 14 Dec. 2025
  • Desus and Mero aren’t the only ones showing up on late-night TV a little more au naturel.
    — Kate Knibbs, Wired, 7 Apr. 2020
  • That would be like saying, people who wear clothes in public are more likely to get infected than people who go au naturel.
    — Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2021
  • In Botswana, the researchers painted hundreds of cows with eyespots, others with two cross marks and left a third group au naturel.
    — Alex Fox, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 Aug. 2020
  • Despite a state-wide ordinance banning nudity, many prefer to take a dip au naturel.
    — Sunset, 22 Jan. 2018
  • The au naturel manicure is great for the person that wants to just wear their own nails (it’s also called a classic manicure for a reason).
    — Danielle James, Good Housekeeping, 21 June 2021
  • The supermodel went completely au naturel to walk fans through her daily skincare and self-love routine.
    — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 11 Mar. 2026
  • Meanwhile, there are more places than ever to sun, swim or build sandcastles au naturel at clothing-optional beaches around the world.
    — Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 29 May 2024

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