au naturel

adjective

ˌō-ˌna-tə-ˈrel How to pronounce au naturel (audio)
Definition of au naturelnext
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 Summer-Ready Layers Gwyneth Paltrow is the epitome of au naturel — nothing about her is overdone, including her style. — Christina Shepherd McGuire, PEOPLE, 3 June 2026 For this recipe, fresh summer eggplant and bell peppers are grilled au naturel, showered in mint, basil, and peanuts, and drizzled with a Vietnamese sauce called nuoc cham. — Hannah Agran, Midwest Living, 28 Apr. 2026 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 Some have taken to drying from head to toe au naturel. — Glae Thien, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for au naturel
Recent Examples of Synonyms for au naturel
  1. naked
  2. nude
Adjective
  • Inside the spa, which costs $85 to enter, visitors will find saunas as hot as 220 degrees, cold-plunge pools, steam rooms and banya treatments that whisk naked bodies with oak leaves and essential oils.
    — Maddie Connors, Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2026
  • While Debicki needed a moment to grapple with the sight of a naked wicker man, Colman’s reaction mirrored her character falling in love at first sight.
    — Isabelle Farina, Variety, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of naked
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  • In one sequence, Evans showers nude for Fielder and his crew.
    — David Mack, CNN Money, 23 Oct. 2026
  • The only full frontal is when the fisherwoman (Colman) is looking at the nude wicker man off in the distance in the water.
    — Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of nude

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“Au naturel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/au%20naturel. Accessed 28 Oct. 2026.

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