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
Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 8 Apr. 2024
Denise Richards credits her daughters for her brunette inspiration!
—Angel Saunders, Peoplemag, 30 Mar. 2024
Instead of appearing as a brunette man, Morph is now nonbinary with a bald head and white, mask-like face.
—Jordan Moreau, Variety, 14 Mar. 2024
Those with blonde hair will benefit from the gold or purple gloss, while brunettes will experience a richer chocolate hue with the blue formula.
—Mary Honkus, Glamour, 7 Mar. 2024
Selena Gomez, meanwhile, paired her brunette blowout with a matte nude lip and a cherry red manicure, the classic notes calling to mind Italian bombshells of eras past.
—Calin Van Paris, Vogue, 25 Feb. 2024
Yet, the duo's resemblance is undeniable, especially with their brunette hair worn in the same effortlessly wavy style.
—Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 14 Mar. 2024
There are four silver-gray hues to choose from, along with a range of options for brunettes, blondes, and redheads.
—Mary Honkus, Glamour, 7 Mar. 2024
Speaking of famous brunettes, Sharapova hung out in Paris with pop star turned designer Victoria Beckham, who was sporting crutches, thanks to a mishap at the gym.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 7 Mar. 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
Cool off with frosty highlights on a cool-toned charcoal brunette.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 8 Apr. 2024
Denise Richards credits her daughters for her brunette inspiration!
—Angel Saunders, Peoplemag, 30 Mar. 2024
Instead of appearing as a brunette man, Morph is now nonbinary with a bald head and white, mask-like face.
—Jordan Moreau, Variety, 14 Mar. 2024
Those with blonde hair will benefit from the gold or purple gloss, while brunettes will experience a richer chocolate hue with the blue formula.
—Mary Honkus, Glamour, 7 Mar. 2024
Selena Gomez, meanwhile, paired her brunette blowout with a matte nude lip and a cherry red manicure, the classic notes calling to mind Italian bombshells of eras past.
—Calin Van Paris, Vogue, 25 Feb. 2024
Yet, the duo's resemblance is undeniable, especially with their brunette hair worn in the same effortlessly wavy style.
—Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 14 Mar. 2024
There are four silver-gray hues to choose from, along with a range of options for brunettes, blondes, and redheads.
—Mary Honkus, Glamour, 7 Mar. 2024
Speaking of famous brunettes, Sharapova hung out in Paris with pop star turned designer Victoria Beckham, who was sporting crutches, thanks to a mishap at the gym.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 7 Mar. 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 19 Apr. 2024.
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