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
Julia Teti, WWD, 6 Feb. 2025
Before unveiling her latest transformation, the actress had been rocking long brunette tresses for months, as seen in multiple social media posts shared throughout January.
—Becca Longmire, People.com, 3 Feb. 2025
On Saturday, February 1, the 20-year-old Stranger Things icon took to Instagram to reveal her dramatic new look, trading in her brunette locks for a platinum blonde makeover.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 3 Feb. 2025
The doe-eyed brunette’s resemblance to her grandmother Audrey Hepburn could have catapulted her into Hollywood.
—airmail.news, 25 Jan. 2025
Completing her look with a navy purse and polka dot pumps, Holmes wore her brunette tresses in waves.
—Hannah Malach, WWD, 26 Jan. 2025
The actor was photographed outside CBS Studios yesterday (January 23) in New York City, with her long brunette hair in dreamy, soft Hollywood waves.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 24 Jan. 2025
The model wore her brunette hair in loose waves around her shoulders and completed the casual chic look with a rosy lip.
—Becca Longmire, People.com, 23 Jan. 2025
Her brunette hair is tossed allll the way over to the side, reminiscent of the big, full blowouts and teased looks of the ‘80s and early ’90s.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 22 Jan. 2025
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
Her brunette hair with blond highlights was worn straight and down with a middle part.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 6 Feb. 2025
Before unveiling her latest transformation, the actress had been rocking long brunette tresses for months, as seen in multiple social media posts shared throughout January.
—Becca Longmire, People.com, 3 Feb. 2025
On Saturday, February 1, the 20-year-old Stranger Things icon took to Instagram to reveal her dramatic new look, trading in her brunette locks for a platinum blonde makeover.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 3 Feb. 2025
The doe-eyed brunette’s resemblance to her grandmother Audrey Hepburn could have catapulted her into Hollywood.
—airmail.news, 25 Jan. 2025
Completing her look with a navy purse and polka dot pumps, Holmes wore her brunette tresses in waves.
—Hannah Malach, WWD, 26 Jan. 2025
The actor was photographed outside CBS Studios yesterday (January 23) in New York City, with her long brunette hair in dreamy, soft Hollywood waves.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 24 Jan. 2025
The model wore her brunette hair in loose waves around her shoulders and completed the casual chic look with a rosy lip.
—Becca Longmire, People.com, 23 Jan. 2025
Her brunette hair is tossed allll the way over to the side, reminiscent of the big, full blowouts and teased looks of the ‘80s and early ’90s.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 22 Jan. 2025
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 21 Feb. 2025.
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