as in rigging
to place on one's person
she donned her best gown for the ball
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Recent Examples of donning
At the world premiere of Margot Robbie's buzzy new adaptation of Wuthering Heights, the Australian actress paid tribute to Elizabeth Taylor's legendary Hollywood romance with Richard Burton by donning Taylor's iconic Cartier Taj Mahal necklace on the red carpet.
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Lauren Huff, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Jan. 2026
Skye Hankey, the daughter-in-law of car-loan billionaire tycoon Don Hankey, was spotted donning a black asymmetrical dress with leather gloves and clutch in hand.
—Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Lensed once again by Italian photographic duo Luca and Alessandro Morelli, known as The Morelli Brothers, at a Los Angeles studio, Peltz Beckham is portrayed against a dusty pink backdrop illuminated by cinematic light donning Genny’s feminine designs for spring.
—Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 29 Jan. 2026
Robbie is definitely leaning into the book’s gothic tones during the press run, donning plenty of black lace, and, at this premiere in particular, a striking black-and-red gown from Schiaparelli.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 29 Jan. 2026
Heated Rivalry’s first two episodes premiered on November 25, 2025, and by December 16, the actors were donning little wings to shoot video promo clips for their series, Ember & Ice.
—Kase Wickman, Vanity Fair, 21 Jan. 2026
In the clips, Kiingspiider performed stunts that ranged from vaulting over barriers to maneuvering through station entrances in unexpected ways — oftentimes donning a Spider-Man costume.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 19 Jan. 2026
Vitello did his part to play to the crowd, donning a 49ers cap ahead of the team’s divisional playoff matchup against the Seattle Seahawks.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 18 Jan. 2026
In a kicker, Kenan Thompson plays Eleven, donning a hospital gown and wielding an Eggo waffle.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 17 Jan. 2026
Lauren Huff, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Jan. 2026
Skye Hankey, the daughter-in-law of car-loan billionaire tycoon Don Hankey, was spotted donning a black asymmetrical dress with leather gloves and clutch in hand.
—Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Lensed once again by Italian photographic duo Luca and Alessandro Morelli, known as The Morelli Brothers, at a Los Angeles studio, Peltz Beckham is portrayed against a dusty pink backdrop illuminated by cinematic light donning Genny’s feminine designs for spring.
—Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 29 Jan. 2026
Robbie is definitely leaning into the book’s gothic tones during the press run, donning plenty of black lace, and, at this premiere in particular, a striking black-and-red gown from Schiaparelli.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 29 Jan. 2026
Heated Rivalry’s first two episodes premiered on November 25, 2025, and by December 16, the actors were donning little wings to shoot video promo clips for their series, Ember & Ice.
—Kase Wickman, Vanity Fair, 21 Jan. 2026
In the clips, Kiingspiider performed stunts that ranged from vaulting over barriers to maneuvering through station entrances in unexpected ways — oftentimes donning a Spider-Man costume.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 19 Jan. 2026
Vitello did his part to play to the crowd, donning a 49ers cap ahead of the team’s divisional playoff matchup against the Seattle Seahawks.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 18 Jan. 2026
In a kicker, Kenan Thompson plays Eleven, donning a hospital gown and wielding an Eggo waffle.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 17 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for donning
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The case comes just months after two Major League Baseball pitchers were charged with allegedly rigging individual pitches, in an alleged conspiracy with gamblers.—
Scott MacFarlane,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2026
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The chatter about Leavitt was mentioned on CNBC, which got the attention of traders on Discord, who wondered if this or another incident will ever lead to a PMT, prediction market trader, testifying in Washington about rigging the markets.—
Bobby Allyn,
NPR,
17 Jan. 2026
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Transfer about a quarter of dressing to a large bowl.—
Shilpa Uskokovic,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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The heritage brand is also dressing actual Olympians competing next month by designing their opening and closing ceremony outfits.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
26 Jan. 2026
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James also suggests applying some hair spray before putting on any warm headwear to keep flyaways in place.—
Helen Carefoot,
Flow Space,
29 Jan. 2026
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Depending on how your body responds, that could manifest as either shedding or putting on pounds.—
Caroline Tien,
SELF,
23 Jan. 2026
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“Donning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/donning. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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