brunette

Example Sentences

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And when I started dressing again, to go out, I would put on my favorite clothes from when I was brunette.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

"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

The singer and actress, 32, has recently swapped her signature, Glinda-era blonde locks with a brunette tone, sending fans wild on social media.

From BBC • Nov. 10, 2025

The brunette stopped, looked at them, and said, “Sí, I know where route número uno is. I once lived there. Take that street.”

From "Lupita Mañana" by Patricia Beatty