Brie

noun

: a soft surface-ripened cheese with a whitish rind and a pale yellow interior

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Newcomers to the voice cast include Glen Powell as Fox McCloud, Brie Larson and Roalina and Issa Rae as Honey Queen. Jack Dunn, Variety, 4 Apr. 2026 The film adds a slew of new voice actors to the mix, like Brie Larson as Rosalina (sounding, perhaps, a little too much like Taylor-Joy’s Peach) and Donald Glover as Yoshi, a chaotic and enjoyable addition to the gang. Lindsey Bahr, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2026 Peacock officially ordered the feature in 2022, confirming the return of stars Joel McHale, Alison Brie, Danny Pudi, Gillian Jacobs, Jim Rash and Ken Jeong. Glenn Garner, Deadline, 1 Apr. 2026 Brie Larson holds a tiny camera during the F1 Grand Prix in Suzuka, Japan, on March 29. Katie Hill, PEOPLE, 1 Apr. 2026 Masters of the Universe is from director Travis Knight and also stars Alison Brie, James Purefoy, Morena Baccarin, Jóhannes Haukur Jóhannesson, Charlotte Riley, and features Kristen Wiig as the voice of Roboto. James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 31 Mar. 2026 Olivia Colman stars as a social worker investigating abuse allegations within a family, opposite Brie Larson. Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 26 Mar. 2026 Alison Brie is ready to show her dark side. Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 26 Mar. 2026 The Haleiwa Distilling company, a popular destination that makes rum and moonshine, serves as a landing spot for donations and volunteers, mainly supported by the Lahui Foundation and a massive team of volunteers organized by locals Esme Damon and Brie Thomson. Chantell Murphy, Outside, 24 Mar. 2026

Word History

Etymology

French, from Brie, district in France

First Known Use

1835, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Brie was in 1835

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“Brie.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Brie. Accessed 9 Apr. 2026.

Geographical Definition

Brie

geographical name

district and medieval county of northeastern France east of Paris; chief town Meaux

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