brunet

variants or brunette
as in dark
not having a light complexion two of the kids were brunette like their mom

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Recent Examples of brunet 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 See all Example Sentences for brunet 
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Adjective
  • The resultant movie — a dark, gooey masterpiece — would forever alter Carpenter’s fortunes in Hollywood.
    Matt Brennan, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2025
  • The photos illuminate a dark planet scientists are eager to learn more about.
    Amanda Kooser, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • Officers searched the vehicles and found: black Nike nylon gloves, a black ski mask and three large Amazon freight tote bags and black t-shirts.
    John Mac Ghlionn, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 2025
  • Proenza Schouler black mesh bag; proenza​schouler​.com.
    Daniel Arnold, Vogue, 14 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • Jett Rink was a really malevolent varmint, and kind of swarthy and dark.
    Jeff Conway, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024
  • In Itzik, a swarthy Mizrahi falafel-store owner grabs a blond Russian waitress and tries to kiss her.
    Judith Shulevitz, The Atlantic, 5 Oct. 2024

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“Brunet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brunet. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.

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