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
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Examples of brunette in a Sentence
Adjective
two of the kids were brunette like their mom
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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
Even amid the gyrating, straddling, and grinding, the most eye-popping detail may very well be the titular protagonist’s luscious brunette lengths shimmering with pink and purple tinsel.
—Lisa Wong MacAbasco, Vogue, 21 Oct. 2024
Meester's previous post-GG foray into television, Single Parents, was underrated and fun, but frankly, her part could have been played by any brunette with an improv background.
—Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 4 Oct. 2024
The singer's array of brunette looks comes after a stint as a platinum blonde earlier this year.
—Catherine Santino, People.com, 1 Oct. 2024
The actress paired the dress with simple black high-heels and minimal makeup and jewelry, and wore her brunette hair in a short bob.
—Lori A Bashian Fox News, Fox News, 26 Oct. 2024
The Most Epic Kardashian-Jenner Halloween Costumes Ever Kylie, meanwhile, had styled her long brunette hair in curls and wore a green leather jacket with a matching skirt, similar to what Isabella wore during the scene.
—Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 1 Nov. 2024
An upcoming Sotheby’s auction will feature a rare portrait from a surprising new artist: a robot named Ai-Da, who creates paintings while sporting a chic brunette bob and overalls.
—Julia Binswanger, Smithsonian Magazine, 30 Oct. 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
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
Even amid the gyrating, straddling, and grinding, the most eye-popping detail may very well be the titular protagonist’s luscious brunette lengths shimmering with pink and purple tinsel.
—Lisa Wong MacAbasco, Vogue, 21 Oct. 2024
Meester's previous post-GG foray into television, Single Parents, was underrated and fun, but frankly, her part could have been played by any brunette with an improv background.
—Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 4 Oct. 2024
The singer's array of brunette looks comes after a stint as a platinum blonde earlier this year.
—Catherine Santino, People.com, 1 Oct. 2024
The actress paired the dress with simple black high-heels and minimal makeup and jewelry, and wore her brunette hair in a short bob.
—Lori A Bashian Fox News, Fox News, 26 Oct. 2024
The Most Epic Kardashian-Jenner Halloween Costumes Ever Kylie, meanwhile, had styled her long brunette hair in curls and wore a green leather jacket with a matching skirt, similar to what Isabella wore during the scene.
—Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 1 Nov. 2024
An upcoming Sotheby’s auction will feature a rare portrait from a surprising new artist: a robot named Ai-Da, who creates paintings while sporting a chic brunette bob and overalls.
—Julia Binswanger, Smithsonian Magazine, 30 Oct. 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 18 Dec. 2024.
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