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
Firelight stretched across the line of worshippers as most clutched small candles clad in a paper holder that donned a short message.
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Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 19 Feb. 2026
Inside, models donned a sea of frilly pink and pearl gowns as waiters in crushed velvet sport coats served up champagne.
—Anika Reed, USA Today, 18 Feb. 2026
In Louisiana’s most populous city, which is world-famous for its Mardi Gras bash, people donned green, gold and purple outfits, with some opting for an abundance of sequins and others showing off homemade costumes.
—Sara Cline, Los Angeles Times, 17 Feb. 2026
Olarra also donned a brace on his left leg and a cross earring in his right lobe.
—David Matthews, New York Daily News, 16 Feb. 2026
Paltrow initially donned the backless, ultra plunging shift for the premiere of Emma.
—Emma Banks, InStyle, 16 Feb. 2026
In another tribute posted on social media, the Iowa State softball team donned blue and yellow hair ribbons during a game Friday.
—Kyle Werner, Des Moines Register, 14 Feb. 2026
Paul Russell, who was sworn into a sixth term as vice president, sported a bright red tie, and incumbent Council Member Gerald Doka donned a red-and-white sports jacket for the occasion.
—Debra Utacia Krol, AZCentral.com, 14 Feb. 2026
Volunteers donned coats and hats to pass out food.
—Dallas Morning News, 5 Feb. 2026
Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 19 Feb. 2026
Inside, models donned a sea of frilly pink and pearl gowns as waiters in crushed velvet sport coats served up champagne.
—Anika Reed, USA Today, 18 Feb. 2026
In Louisiana’s most populous city, which is world-famous for its Mardi Gras bash, people donned green, gold and purple outfits, with some opting for an abundance of sequins and others showing off homemade costumes.
—Sara Cline, Los Angeles Times, 17 Feb. 2026
Olarra also donned a brace on his left leg and a cross earring in his right lobe.
—David Matthews, New York Daily News, 16 Feb. 2026
Paltrow initially donned the backless, ultra plunging shift for the premiere of Emma.
—Emma Banks, InStyle, 16 Feb. 2026
In another tribute posted on social media, the Iowa State softball team donned blue and yellow hair ribbons during a game Friday.
—Kyle Werner, Des Moines Register, 14 Feb. 2026
Paul Russell, who was sworn into a sixth term as vice president, sported a bright red tie, and incumbent Council Member Gerald Doka donned a red-and-white sports jacket for the occasion.
—Debra Utacia Krol, AZCentral.com, 14 Feb. 2026
Volunteers donned coats and hats to pass out food.
—Dallas Morning News, 5 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for donned
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When his teams didn’t entertain, Moe became the show, this cursing, grumbling, rumpled 6-foot-5 firebrand who dressed like a ’70s private detective, a disheveled anti-hero who detested suits.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
18 Feb. 2026
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Why is everyone dressed in red?—
CNN staff,
CNN Money,
18 Feb. 2026
Verb
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It's rigged with landmines…My aunt risked her life to cross over.—
David Unsworth,
FOXNews.com,
17 Feb. 2026
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For one of the opening shots, Veloso rigged a camera onto a tree right before it was chopped down.—
Emily Zemler,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Feb. 2026
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When David Bazzel first approached then-University of Arkansas Athletic Director Frank Broyles about celebrating the top assistant coach in college football, Broyles said five months was not enough time to put on a first-class banquet.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
15 Feb. 2026
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Beach replenishment projects scheduled last year were put on hold after officials said federal funding was not available for beach nourishment projects.—
Ryan Hughes,
CBS News,
14 Feb. 2026
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“Donned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/donned. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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