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
Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 23 May 2024
In the show, Martha, who is played by Jessica Gunning, is depicted as a plus-size brunette with a Scottish accent and a legal background.
—K.j. Yossman, Variety, 18 May 2024
Her long, beachy locks — previously a deep brunette — were styled into loose waves.
—Catherine Santino, Peoplemag, 17 May 2024
Walking through the exhibition, visitors will encounter a can of mushrooms filled with brunette strands, fuzzy red shoes made from wigs and several pieces the Guardian describes as reminiscent of Cousin Itt.
—Julia Binswanger, Smithsonian Magazine, 15 May 2024
While decked out in accessories, the star is noticeably back to brunette, her naturally dark hair pulled back into a sleek updo.
—Catherine Santino, Peoplemag, 9 May 2024
The cherry-chocolate brunette shade is indeed perfect for having fun with your dark hair.
—Jeanne Ballion, Vogue, 3 May 2024
This youthful style featuring blond highlights is an unexpected departure from her usual chest-length brunette hair and serves as a refreshing way to change things up, as so many of her celebrity peers have chosen to counter the upcoming hot weather with neck-baring chops.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 2 May 2024
Colorist, Jacob Schwartz, accentuated Robbie’s natural brown hair with a darker blonde with brunette roots and highlights throughout.
—Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 16 Apr. 2024
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
Noun
The 27-year-old erstwhile brunette is going through a divorce from her husband of four years, ad exec Billy Haire, Page Six first reported.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 23 May 2024
In the show, Martha, who is played by Jessica Gunning, is depicted as a plus-size brunette with a Scottish accent and a legal background.
—K.j. Yossman, Variety, 18 May 2024
Her long, beachy locks — previously a deep brunette — were styled into loose waves.
—Catherine Santino, Peoplemag, 17 May 2024
Walking through the exhibition, visitors will encounter a can of mushrooms filled with brunette strands, fuzzy red shoes made from wigs and several pieces the Guardian describes as reminiscent of Cousin Itt.
—Julia Binswanger, Smithsonian Magazine, 15 May 2024
While decked out in accessories, the star is noticeably back to brunette, her naturally dark hair pulled back into a sleek updo.
—Catherine Santino, Peoplemag, 9 May 2024
The cherry-chocolate brunette shade is indeed perfect for having fun with your dark hair.
—Jeanne Ballion, Vogue, 3 May 2024
This youthful style featuring blond highlights is an unexpected departure from her usual chest-length brunette hair and serves as a refreshing way to change things up, as so many of her celebrity peers have chosen to counter the upcoming hot weather with neck-baring chops.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 2 May 2024
Colorist, Jacob Schwartz, accentuated Robbie’s natural brown hair with a darker blonde with brunette roots and highlights throughout.
—Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 16 Apr. 2024
Adjective
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 31 May. 2024.
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