as in dressed
to place on one's person
she donned her best gown for the ball
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Recent Examples of donned
For that affair, Lipa donned a custom white skirt-suit by Schiaparelli couture, designed by Daniel Roseberry, as well as a Stephen Jones hat, Bvlgari necklace, and Christian Louboutin heels.
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Christian Allaire, Vogue, 4 June 2026
Gomez donned her go-to rich chocolate locks while posing backstage in an Elizabethan-style dress and taking photos on a bridge with the London Eye and Big Ben in the background.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 3 June 2026
They could be seen watching the matches intently together, as Pine wore a white blazer, matching button-down, a single hoop earring and dark shades to beat the French heat, while Wenger donned a navy blue dress, silver and gold jewelry and bold sunglasses.
—Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 2 June 2026
But to mark a few recent milestones, some of the spacefarers aboard the orbital outpost temporarily hung up their spacesuits and instead donned their aprons.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 1 June 2026
Dwayne Johnson is a confident guy and has donned any number of ridiculous guises during his Saturday Night Live hosting gigs over the years.
—Jesse Hassenger, Entertainment Weekly, 28 May 2026
Berry donned her McQueen shoes to pick up a matching set from the brand.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 28 May 2026
Plano resident Terry Wade was one of the first to Paxton’s party donned in the Stars and Stripes.
—Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 May 2026
While the first team changed from the third kit into the traditional red and white, Arteta’s staff donned shirts worn by the players.
—James McNicholas, New York Times, 25 May 2026
Christian Allaire, Vogue, 4 June 2026
Gomez donned her go-to rich chocolate locks while posing backstage in an Elizabethan-style dress and taking photos on a bridge with the London Eye and Big Ben in the background.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 3 June 2026
They could be seen watching the matches intently together, as Pine wore a white blazer, matching button-down, a single hoop earring and dark shades to beat the French heat, while Wenger donned a navy blue dress, silver and gold jewelry and bold sunglasses.
—Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 2 June 2026
But to mark a few recent milestones, some of the spacefarers aboard the orbital outpost temporarily hung up their spacesuits and instead donned their aprons.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 1 June 2026
Dwayne Johnson is a confident guy and has donned any number of ridiculous guises during his Saturday Night Live hosting gigs over the years.
—Jesse Hassenger, Entertainment Weekly, 28 May 2026
Berry donned her McQueen shoes to pick up a matching set from the brand.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 28 May 2026
Plano resident Terry Wade was one of the first to Paxton’s party donned in the Stars and Stripes.
—Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 May 2026
While the first team changed from the third kit into the traditional red and white, Arteta’s staff donned shirts worn by the players.
—James McNicholas, New York Times, 25 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for donned
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The walls are glutted with oil portraits, and antiques sourced from l’Isle-sur-Sorgue are the real thing; staff are dressed in somewhat cumbersome costume (medieval-style bodices and straw boaters) but ever attentive.—
Matt Ortile,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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These are dressed with a creamy mixture of Parmesan, bacon, and collard greens.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
3 June 2026
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Whaley was wielding a Bronson Rod and reel rigged with Berkeley line.—
Ken Perrotte,
Outdoor Life,
4 June 2026
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Trump has often claimed, without evidence, that elections are rigged and has complained about mail-in ballots and the possibility of fraud.—
Emily Chang,
ABC News,
4 June 2026
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Yet these technologies did not lead to long-term elevated unemployment, nor lighten the burdens put on workers.—
Christopher Marquis,
Time,
30 May 2026
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The materials for Freedom 250 describe the events being put on before and after the nation’s birthday as nonpartisan.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
30 May 2026
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“Donned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/donned. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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