brunet

variants or brunette
Definition of brunetnext
as in dark
not having a light complexion two of the kids were brunette like their mom

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Recent Examples of brunet 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 See All Example Sentences for brunet
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Adjective
  • Labrum presented a global outlook with block-print denim suits and dark wash denim coordinates embellished with oversized brooches and unconventional hardware.
    Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 3 Mar. 2026
  • For best results, use a dark or espresso roast, use the smallest cup setting available and use the strongest brew setting.
    BestReviews, Mercury News, 3 Mar. 2026
Adjective
  • Satellite imagery from Planet Labs, viewed by TWZ, showed black smoke covering most of the base, making a complete analysis of the damage impossible.
    Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 3 Mar. 2026
  • Dozens of people accompanied the funeral procession, many carrying black umbrellas on a sunny day and with a band playing Mexican regional music known as banda.
    CNN Money, CNN Money, 3 Mar. 2026
Adjective
  • Elements of her can be found on Lioness in Zoe Saldaña’s Joe McNamara, a CIA operative trying to save the world from the swarthy — terrorists in Season One, Mexican cartels in Season Two — while raising two girls.
    Stephen Rodrick, Rolling Stone, 9 Mar. 2025
  • Jett Rink was a really malevolent varmint, and kind of swarthy and dark.
    Jeff Conway, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024

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“Brunet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brunet. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.

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