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
Examples of brunette in a Sentence
Adjective
two of the kids were brunette like their mom
Recent Examples on the Web
Clare Fisher, People.com, 15 May 2025
Regarding hair color, this style suits darker blonds and light brunettes, hues that are taking over from lighter highlights, adding depth and richness to the tresses.
—Laia Farran Graves, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
Who’s this hot brunette who’s been following Stephanie?
—Emma Specter, Vogue, 2 May 2025
To cope, Bobby impregnates and marries another Veronica (Blake Lively), who is so attractive and kind and cheerful and perfect that we are forced to conclude that Bobby must really, really love brunette Veronica to still be thinking about her despite being wed to an angel.
—Lizzie Logan, Vulture, 2 May 2025
The look served as a small departure from the brunette hair that the actress has been known for since starring in Seinfeld, which ran for nine seasons between 1989 and 1998.
—Starr Bowenbank, People.com, 1 May 2025
Beckham wore her brunette tresses in a sleek ponytail.
—Hannah Malach, WWD, 5 Mar. 2025
Her glossy, brunette hair has been pulled up sleekly and gathered high on her head.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 17 Apr. 2025
The natural brunette was pictured in the stands, holding hands with her winemaker husband Jake Bongiovi, bookended by his dad rocker Jon Bon Jovi and mom Dorothea Hurley.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 31 Mar. 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
For their special day, the Lemme founder rocked a white mini dress featuring a heart detail, fingerless gloves, and a veil over her brunette locks.
—Clare Fisher, People.com, 15 May 2025
Regarding hair color, this style suits darker blonds and light brunettes, hues that are taking over from lighter highlights, adding depth and richness to the tresses.
—Laia Farran Graves, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
Who’s this hot brunette who’s been following Stephanie?
—Emma Specter, Vogue, 2 May 2025
To cope, Bobby impregnates and marries another Veronica (Blake Lively), who is so attractive and kind and cheerful and perfect that we are forced to conclude that Bobby must really, really love brunette Veronica to still be thinking about her despite being wed to an angel.
—Lizzie Logan, Vulture, 2 May 2025
The look served as a small departure from the brunette hair that the actress has been known for since starring in Seinfeld, which ran for nine seasons between 1989 and 1998.
—Starr Bowenbank, People.com, 1 May 2025
Beckham wore her brunette tresses in a sleek ponytail.
—Hannah Malach, WWD, 5 Mar. 2025
Her glossy, brunette hair has been pulled up sleekly and gathered high on her head.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 17 Apr. 2025
The natural brunette was pictured in the stands, holding hands with her winemaker husband Jake Bongiovi, bookended by his dad rocker Jon Bon Jovi and mom Dorothea Hurley.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 31 Mar. 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 22 May. 2025.
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