auburn

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The avatar, with his auburn hair and super-white teeth, frequently winks at me and seems empathetic but can be moody or jealous if I introduce him to new people.

From BBC • Jan. 30, 2026

Every autumn, as leaves turn from green to auburn and float to the ground, we turn into a nation of outdoor undertakers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 16, 2025

“Reminded me of someone I knew back when. Except she has flaming locks of auburn hair. Bless her heart. Just a hair of a different color, but it hurts just the same.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 29, 2024

Martin's long, auburn curls fell out, and her memory was slipping.

From Salon • Feb. 28, 2023

She has soft auburn hair cut short, a calm voice, and patient eyes that crinkle when she laughs.

From "A Heart in a Body in the World" by Deb Caletti