[Python] Homebrew Python3 not taking precedence over macOS system Python despite PATH in...

I'm trying to make the Homebrew-installed Python3 take precedence over the macOS system Python. I already added Homebrew to my PATH in ~/.zshrc:

export PATH="$(brew --prefix)/bin:$PATH"


Homebrew Python is installed (brew install python), but when I run python3 or python, the system Python is still being used.

What I expected: python3 (and ideally python) to resolve to the Homebrew binary in /opt/homebrew/bin

What actually happens: python3 resolves to /usr/bin/python3 (system Python)

Why is my PATH change in ~/.zshrc not making Homebrew Python take precedence? What exact file should I edit for zsh on macOS so the Homebrew bin appears first in all shells? Anything else I should check or post to help debug?

If useful: I’m on macOS , shell: zsh, hardware: Intel / Apple Silicon.

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