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
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
Her roots are a darker shade than the mid-lengths and ends, evolving from a light ashy brunette at the root to a honey-blonde shade.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 28 Oct. 2024
Shields wore her brunette tresses in waves, while her makeup consisted of brown eyeshadow, muted blush and mauve lip liner.
—Hannah Malach, WWD, 27 Oct. 2024
As her pop persona developed, so did her image; gone were the flame-red locks that defined her Nickelodeon career, replaced now by her natural brunette hair tied up in a stratospheric ponytail.
—Stephen Daw, Billboard, 17 Oct. 2024
To tone down the formality of the gown, Markle's chocolate brunette hair was parted in the center and styled in effortless waves that fell down her shoulders to mid-back.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 7 Oct. 2024
There’s something fascinating about these really similar-looking women, with all these long curly extensions and not quite blonde, not quite brunette hair, with the Botox and the lip filler.
—Alex Abad-Santos, Vox, 27 Sep. 2024
As for her glam, the Feud: Capote vs. The Swans star styled her brunette hair in a beach wave blowout.
—Charna Flam, Peoplemag, 17 Sep. 2024
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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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
Her roots are a darker shade than the mid-lengths and ends, evolving from a light ashy brunette at the root to a honey-blonde shade.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 28 Oct. 2024
Shields wore her brunette tresses in waves, while her makeup consisted of brown eyeshadow, muted blush and mauve lip liner.
—Hannah Malach, WWD, 27 Oct. 2024
As her pop persona developed, so did her image; gone were the flame-red locks that defined her Nickelodeon career, replaced now by her natural brunette hair tied up in a stratospheric ponytail.
—Stephen Daw, Billboard, 17 Oct. 2024
To tone down the formality of the gown, Markle's chocolate brunette hair was parted in the center and styled in effortless waves that fell down her shoulders to mid-back.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 7 Oct. 2024
There’s something fascinating about these really similar-looking women, with all these long curly extensions and not quite blonde, not quite brunette hair, with the Botox and the lip filler.
—Alex Abad-Santos, Vox, 27 Sep. 2024
As for her glam, the Feud: Capote vs. The Swans star styled her brunette hair in a beach wave blowout.
—Charna Flam, Peoplemag, 17 Sep. 2024
Adjective
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 21 Nov. 2024.
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