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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The show follows 10 singles seeking romance while living au naturel in a tropical setting.
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Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 25 July 2024
Spanning 17 seasons and counting, each episode of Discovery Channel's Naked and Afraid tracks a pair of strangers venturing into high-pressure outdoor settings — au naturel, of course — relying solely on their survival instincts to receive nothing but some brownie points.
—EW.com, 26 June 2024
Share this article on X Most people might have chosen to go au naturel, but bold and beautiful grooming was spotted on Paris streets during the recent men’s fashion week showcasing the spring 2025 collections.
—Jennifer Weil, WWD, 3 Sep. 2019
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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Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 25 July 2024
Spanning 17 seasons and counting, each episode of Discovery Channel's Naked and Afraid tracks a pair of strangers venturing into high-pressure outdoor settings — au naturel, of course — relying solely on their survival instincts to receive nothing but some brownie points.
—EW.com, 26 June 2024
Share this article on X Most people might have chosen to go au naturel, but bold and beautiful grooming was spotted on Paris streets during the recent men’s fashion week showcasing the spring 2025 collections.
—Jennifer Weil, WWD, 3 Sep. 2019
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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“Au naturel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/au%20naturel. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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