DONNED Synonyms: 29 Similar and Opposite Words

donned

verb

past tense of don

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 And the perennially dapper Paul Anthony Kelly donned an elegant Vacheron Constantin Patrimony. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 26 Sep. 2026 Indeed, Cardellini donned an equally iconic orange turtleneck to play Velma Dinkley in the 2002 and ’04 live-action Scooby-Doo movies. — Glenn Garner, Deadline, 24 Sep. 2026 For the special day, Cameron wore a rule-breaking wedding look and donned a chic, oversized white pantsuit layered over a semi-sheer top. — Michael Nied, InStyle, 24 Sep. 2026 For the beach day, Bella donned a sheer, lacework dress from Matin’s fall collection. — Shelby Wax, Vogue, 21 Sep. 2026 Ryan donned a midi dress with ruffled tulle for the occasion, while her 34-year-old son looked sharp in a simple gray suit. — Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 21 Sep. 2026 On Thursday, while on a royal visit to the Isle of Bute in Scotland, Kate donned a chic chocolate brown trench coat, layered over a green turtleneck sweater and paired with a green tweed newsboy cap. — ABC News, 18 Sep. 2026 For her first shoe moment, the former Victoria’s Secret Angel donned a pair of bright yellow satin pumps. — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2026 Jolie wore a stylish black pantsuit and heels for the outing, while Zahara donned a black halter dress. — Gina Kalsi, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2026

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While many in the crowd were dressed in the latest Chanel borrowed for the occasion, Rossum dug into her own archives for the occasion.

— Leigh Nordstrom, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2026
An example of the all-electric Bentley Torcal dressed in the marque’s Electrum color scheme.

— Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of dressed

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But her worries subsided on the day of, after seeing Hunnam rigged up and spewing.

— Marina Watts, Entertainment Weekly, 19 Sep. 2026
But just like in Russia, where voters are able to go to the polls and vote, the elections will be rigged so that the only candidates with a chance of winning will be the candidates sponsored by the sate’s dominant political party.

— Chris West, Baltimore Sun, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of rigged

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The measure, which was put on the ballot by legislative Democrats, would require the state to set aside more money, particularly in times of revenue spikes.

— Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 23 Sep. 2026
In 2023, five of Lichtenstein’s works were put on US postage stamps.

— Nate Freeman, Vanity Fair, 22 Sep. 2026

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