BRUNET Synonyms: 15 Similar and Opposite Words

brunet

adjective

variants or brunette

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 Styling her newly brunette hair in a sleek ponytail with face-framing layers, the runway star embraced a monochromatic look with a pair of black patent leather sandal heels. — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 22 Aug. 2026 Aligning with the party's all-white dress code, the brunette woman hanging out with the former Yankees player wore a short, white dress with an open back. — Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026 Like her brunette Italian bob from earlier this month, the only word to describe this style is bellissima. — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 23 Feb. 2026 Storie, who is brunette, looks just like her father, while Aspen has blonde hair that takes after her mom. — Matt Robison, Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2024 The picture shows Prince William in a car next to a brunette woman, with her ear and a bit of cheek visible. — Constance Grady, Vox, 6 June 2024 On the other hand the Kale of Finland looked to be brunette Europeans. — Razib Khan, Discover Magazine, 19 Sep. 2010

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Adjective

On top of the moving-camera-foamy-dark-mouth challenge, there was the plaque challenge.

— Jenny Bailly, Allure, 1 Sep. 2026
Finley’s breakout was the 2017 dark comedy Thoroughbreds, in which Olivia Cooke and Anya Taylor-Joy play high-schoolers conspiring to kill an abusive stepfather.

— Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of dark

Adjective

In an appearance on Emma Grede’s Aspire podcast, Garner opted for a black, button-front vest styled with wide-leg, pleat-front trousers and a pair of pumps.

— Shea Simmons, PEOPLE, 1 Sep. 2026
Shop the Patio Zen Deck Box in black or gray and choose from 16 capacities ranging from 30 to 320 gallons.

— Maria Conti, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of black

Adjective

To its members, Latin America’s leaders weren’t revolutionary peers but swarthy radicals.

— Daniel Immerwahr, New Yorker, 4 May 2026
Sporting Robert Shaw’s distinctive fisherman’s cap, flinty and crooked grin, and swarthy mutton-chop sideburns, Gildart Jackson’s is an evocative portrayal of Robert Shaw.

— Christopher Smith, Oc Register, 10 Mar. 2026

Definition of swarthy

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