Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • noun One's own individual nature.
  • A Middle English form of natural.
  • In. heraldry, same as proper.

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Examples

  • Trin takes issue with other IBTP commenters who suggest photos of Mullins in SI would be better if she were au naturel, that is sans prosthetics: Heaven forbid your assistive technology make you hot.

    Not "legless": Ten pairs of legs! Kay Olson 2007

  • Trin takes issue with other IBTP commenters who suggest photos of Mullins in SI would be better if she were au naturel, that is sans prosthetics: Heaven forbid your assistive technology make you hot.

    Archive 2007-07-01 Kay Olson 2007

  • Brandon is an ardent fan of the "naturel" variety, as well as a concoction called the "pear sparkle," a fizzy, not-too-sweet blend of champagne and one of the vineyard's seasonal fruit wine s.

    Orangette 2010

  • After showing off her hirsute gams on last year's Golden Globes red carpet -- and openly talking about her shaving habits or lack thereof -- Mo'Nique appeared to have changed her mind about going au naturel.

    PHOTOS: Mo'Nique Shaves Her Legs? Hilary Moss 2011

  • After showing off her hirsute gams on last year's Golden Globes red carpet -- and openly talking about her shaving habits or lack thereof -- Mo'Nique appeared to have changed her mind about going au naturel.

    PHOTOS: Mo'Nique Shaves Her Legs? Hilary Moss 2011

  • Will women finally believe that can go "au naturel" at no cost?

    Pamela Tom: Go Gray and Go for Broke Pamela Tom 2011

  • Will women finally believe that can go "au naturel" at no cost?

    Pamela Tom: Go Gray and Go for Broke Pamela Tom 2011

  • Essai de zoogéographie d'un milieu naturel protégé, le parc national de la Comoé.

    Comoé National Park, Côte d'Ivoire 2009

  • Will women finally believe that can go "au naturel" at no cost?

    Pamela Tom: Go Gray and Go for Broke Pamela Tom 2011

  • Will women finally believe that can go "au naturel" at no cost?

    Pamela Tom: Go Gray and Go for Broke Pamela Tom 2011

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