brunette

Example Sentences

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"I am returning to the big ice," the skater from Kazan announced on Telegram earlier this month, her formerly brunette hair now streaked with blonde highlights.

From Barron's • Jan. 30, 2026

“People think I’m on drugs because of my appearance,” says Joe H., a lanky, long-haired brunette holding an electric guitar on his lap.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 26, 2025

He met his wife, Mary Lou, in 1956, brunette and pretty, wearing bobby socks at a fraternity mixer at Michigan State.

From Salon • Nov. 14, 2024

I watched in bewilderment as he walked onto the floor to introduce himself to a beautiful brunette in a red dress.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 23, 2024

“Molly’s the brunette, and Cassie’s the blonde,” Abby says.

From "Leah on the Offbeat" by Becky Albertalli