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
Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 16 Feb. 2026
The Valentino spokesmodel wore her brunette tresses with her signature full fringe, while her makeup consisted of coral blush and a terracotta lip liner.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 16 Feb. 2026
Dimensional cocoa is a sleek, stylish brunette for those who prefer to conjure spring in Milan or Copenhagen.
—Loren Savini, Allure, 14 Feb. 2026
The critiques were heard, Murphy told Newsom; Pidgeon, a brunette then wearing a wig, was ultimately forced to bleach.
—Doreen St. Félix, New Yorker, 14 Feb. 2026
Throughout part one, Taylor revels in her brunette hair.
—Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 13 Feb. 2026
Then there was that image circulating in the bowels of the internet that showed a man who looked exactly like JD scowling at an unidentifiable brunette woman in a restaurant.
—Elise Taylor, Vanity Fair, 13 Feb. 2026
The real-life Cami, a tall and sophisticated brunette, is quick to point out the character was a composite of Texas women Sheridan knew, but she was honored by the gesture.
—Sarah Hepola, Dallas Morning News, 10 Feb. 2026
Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 14 Nov. 2025
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Noun
The As Ever founder styled herself simply with a gold circular choker and matching bracelet, with a pale pink manicure and her dark brunette hair lightly waved.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 16 Feb. 2026
The Valentino spokesmodel wore her brunette tresses with her signature full fringe, while her makeup consisted of coral blush and a terracotta lip liner.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 16 Feb. 2026
Dimensional cocoa is a sleek, stylish brunette for those who prefer to conjure spring in Milan or Copenhagen.
—Loren Savini, Allure, 14 Feb. 2026
The critiques were heard, Murphy told Newsom; Pidgeon, a brunette then wearing a wig, was ultimately forced to bleach.
—Doreen St. Félix, New Yorker, 14 Feb. 2026
Throughout part one, Taylor revels in her brunette hair.
—Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 13 Feb. 2026
Then there was that image circulating in the bowels of the internet that showed a man who looked exactly like JD scowling at an unidentifiable brunette woman in a restaurant.
—Elise Taylor, Vanity Fair, 13 Feb. 2026
The real-life Cami, a tall and sophisticated brunette, is quick to point out the character was a composite of Texas women Sheridan knew, but she was honored by the gesture.
—Sarah Hepola, Dallas Morning News, 10 Feb. 2026
Adjective
Many also recalled Madix's brunette moment on Love Island earlier this year.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 14 Nov. 2025
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“Brunette.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/brunette. Accessed 17 Feb. 2026.
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