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
Einstein costars Melissa Fumero and Matthew Gray Gubler are in the spring spirit, donning colorful ensembles at CBS Fest on April 15 in Los Angeles.
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Katie Hill, PEOPLE, 16 Apr. 2026
The starting point for Castro’s character is donning the olive-green uniform, the cap, sporting the beard and developing the mannerisms Cubans know from his multi-hour speeches.
—Sarah Moreno, Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2026
The dress code is very much relaxed, island chic; those actually staying here are usually in swimsuits, beachwear, or even donning the plush white robes provided in-room.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Apr. 2026
Burakovsky hopes that’s not the case, but has accepted the scenario of donning a different sweater next year.
—Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
Trudeau traded in his traditional business attire for more festival-appropriate gear for the day, donning a white T-shirt, backwards cap and blue jeans.
—Mason Leib, ABC News, 13 Apr. 2026
For Maestro, Bradley Cooper puts his six years of preparation on display, donning the black tux (and controversial prosthetic nose) of American composer and conductor Leonard Bernstein, a figure that has captivated him since childhood.
—James Mercadante, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Apr. 2026
In the film’s short teaser, Cruise — donning an Ethan Hunt-esque hair and makeup transformation — moves balletically while carrying a shovel.
—Audience Editor, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026
Glover's daughter went viral on social media this week after posting a video playfully dancing while wearing a shirt donning a picture of her father in a space suit.
—Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 9 Apr. 2026
Katie Hill, PEOPLE, 16 Apr. 2026
The starting point for Castro’s character is donning the olive-green uniform, the cap, sporting the beard and developing the mannerisms Cubans know from his multi-hour speeches.
—Sarah Moreno, Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2026
The dress code is very much relaxed, island chic; those actually staying here are usually in swimsuits, beachwear, or even donning the plush white robes provided in-room.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Apr. 2026
Burakovsky hopes that’s not the case, but has accepted the scenario of donning a different sweater next year.
—Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
Trudeau traded in his traditional business attire for more festival-appropriate gear for the day, donning a white T-shirt, backwards cap and blue jeans.
—Mason Leib, ABC News, 13 Apr. 2026
For Maestro, Bradley Cooper puts his six years of preparation on display, donning the black tux (and controversial prosthetic nose) of American composer and conductor Leonard Bernstein, a figure that has captivated him since childhood.
—James Mercadante, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Apr. 2026
In the film’s short teaser, Cruise — donning an Ethan Hunt-esque hair and makeup transformation — moves balletically while carrying a shovel.
—Audience Editor, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026
Glover's daughter went viral on social media this week after posting a video playfully dancing while wearing a shirt donning a picture of her father in a space suit.
—Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 9 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for donning
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With its overwhelming mandate, Fidesz set to work reshaping Hungary by unilaterally writing a new constitution, re-rigging the electoral system and stacking the courts.—
Justin Spike,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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The hardest part will be rigging your soft plastic straight and weedless on the hook.—
Derek Horner,
Outdoor Life,
2 Apr. 2026
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The layout separates private areas from the main entertaining spaces, with the primary suite set behind pivoting resin doors and comprising a sitting area, dressing space, and a large bathroom with a soaking tub and walk-in shower.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
10 Apr. 2026
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Michael Fisher has been dressing Jake Gyllenhaal, Ethan Hawke, Sam Rockwell, Paul Rudd and more for two decades.—
Merle Ginsberg,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2026
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Chicago blues legend Muddy Waters' birthday is Saturday, and in his memory his eldest son is putting on a concert in Chicago.—
Zak Spector,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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The cherry blossoms are opening & putting on a splendid spring spectacle.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Donning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/donning. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.
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