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Brett

American  
[bret] / brɛt /
Or Bret

noun

  1. a male or female given name.


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While speaking at a law school on April 7, she leveled a starkly personal criticism at Justice Brett Kavanaugh—a comment for which she later apologized.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026

Brett Arends had a ball sharing some fascinating information with soccer fans and people who like to bet on sporting events.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 17, 2026

Brett Bezio, a spokesperson for DES, said the agency is focusing on reducing the state’s error rate to ensure “the program remains a stable resource for vulnerable Arizonans.”

From Salon • Apr. 9, 2026

Justice Brett Kavanaugh, as well, came out of the gate poking holes in Sauer’s argument.

From Slate • Apr. 1, 2026

Brett sat at the ringside between Bill and me.

From "The Sun Also Rises" by Ernest Hemingway