variants
or less commonly brunet
: a person having brown hair
—usually used of a woman or girl and usually spelled brunette in that use —when used of a man or boy usually spelled brunet
variants
or less commonly brunet
: of a dark brown color
brunette hair
also
: having brunette hair
a brunette woman
—usually used of a woman or girl and usually spelled brunette in that use —when used of a man or boy usually spelled brunet
Synonyms
Examples of brunette in a Sentence
Adjective
two of the kids were brunette like their mom
Recent Examples on the Web
Audrey Noble, Vogue, 27 Dec. 2024
After a quick stint as a blonde in September, Kendall returned to her brunette roots with a bob haircut.
—Catherine Santino, People.com, 25 Dec. 2024
For Taylor, mocha mousse makeup (dark brown liner and a light brown lip with frothed shadow) matched the tone of Cardi’s banged brunette updo.
—India Espy-Jones, Essence, 16 Dec. 2024
As for her glam, Jolie’s brunette hair with blond highlights was styled in a sleek, straight and down look with a side part.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 6 Dec. 2024
The 818 founder was spotted back to her natural brunette and rocking a flippy bob covered with a baseball hat.
—Catherine Santino, People.com, 27 Nov. 2024
As of today, Larson is a deep brunette and with a gamine, Audrey Hepburn-esque pixie cut.
—Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 25 Nov. 2024
The Kourtney and Khloé Take Miami alum left her long hair down after going from a blonde to a brunette just last week.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 29 Nov. 2024
Romain Marietti imagined this soft ash blond long wavy wig for Karla, moving away from a brunette aesthetic.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 18 Nov. 2024
Matt Robison, Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2024
The picture shows Prince William in a car next to a brunette woman, with her ear and a bit of cheek visible.
—Constance Grady, Vox, 6 June 2024
On the other hand the Kale of Finland looked to be brunette Europeans.
—Razib Khan, Discover Magazine, 19 Sep. 2010
This combo of smoky, brunette, and purple hues is so cool.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 13 Dec. 2023
Barbie’s boyfriend typically has a golden or brunette head of hair, but the platinum blonde was specifically chosen for this cinematic version of Ken for a few reasons.
—Kirbie Johnson, Allure, 28 July 2023
Cyrus was last photographed at an event in Beverly Hills on April 23 though, newly brunette: Stefanie Keenan//Getty Images Despite Cyrus not walking the carpet, 2023 has been one of her biggest years in her career.
—Alyssa Bailey, ELLE, 2 May 2023
Vallée, barely 24, with a helmet of brunet hair, would serve as Hynek’s unofficial aide-de-camp.
—Chantel Tattoli, Wired, 18 Feb. 2022
Think of a brunet soap hunk smouldering in a vertical stripe, which partially covers a bottle of frothing champagne.
—Laurence Scott, Wired, 11 Oct. 2020
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Noun
One of Cunningham’s favorite recent brunette looks is Khloé Kardashian’s Espresso Martini.
—Audrey Noble, Vogue, 27 Dec. 2024
After a quick stint as a blonde in September, Kendall returned to her brunette roots with a bob haircut.
—Catherine Santino, People.com, 25 Dec. 2024
For Taylor, mocha mousse makeup (dark brown liner and a light brown lip with frothed shadow) matched the tone of Cardi’s banged brunette updo.
—India Espy-Jones, Essence, 16 Dec. 2024
As for her glam, Jolie’s brunette hair with blond highlights was styled in a sleek, straight and down look with a side part.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 6 Dec. 2024
The 818 founder was spotted back to her natural brunette and rocking a flippy bob covered with a baseball hat.
—Catherine Santino, People.com, 27 Nov. 2024
As of today, Larson is a deep brunette and with a gamine, Audrey Hepburn-esque pixie cut.
—Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 25 Nov. 2024
The Kourtney and Khloé Take Miami alum left her long hair down after going from a blonde to a brunette just last week.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 29 Nov. 2024
Romain Marietti imagined this soft ash blond long wavy wig for Karla, moving away from a brunette aesthetic.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 18 Nov. 2024
Adjective
Storie, who is brunette, looks just like her father, while Aspen has blonde hair that takes after her mom.
—Matt Robison, Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2024
The picture shows Prince William in a car next to a brunette woman, with her ear and a bit of cheek visible.
—Constance Grady, Vox, 6 June 2024
On the other hand the Kale of Finland looked to be brunette Europeans.
—Razib Khan, Discover Magazine, 19 Sep. 2010
This combo of smoky, brunette, and purple hues is so cool.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 13 Dec. 2023
Barbie’s boyfriend typically has a golden or brunette head of hair, but the platinum blonde was specifically chosen for this cinematic version of Ken for a few reasons.
—Kirbie Johnson, Allure, 28 July 2023
Cyrus was last photographed at an event in Beverly Hills on April 23 though, newly brunette: Stefanie Keenan//Getty Images Despite Cyrus not walking the carpet, 2023 has been one of her biggest years in her career.
—Alyssa Bailey, ELLE, 2 May 2023
Vallée, barely 24, with a helmet of brunet hair, would serve as Hynek’s unofficial aide-de-camp.
—Chantel Tattoli, Wired, 18 Feb. 2022
Think of a brunet soap hunk smouldering in a vertical stripe, which partially covers a bottle of frothing champagne.
—Laurence Scott, Wired, 11 Oct. 2020
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“Brunette.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/brunette. Accessed 2 Jan. 2025.
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