as in dresses
to place on one's person
she donned her best gown for the ball
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Recent Examples of dons
People Staff,
PEOPLE,
21 June 2026
Ali soon dons the Knight Stallion mask to fight crime, but has to balance his new life with his Arabic family life.
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Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
16 June 2026
In both Scooby-Doo and Monsters Unleashed, Matthew Lillard dons the signature goatee and green V-neck tee of Shaggy Rogers, who joins forces with his canine confidante to bring the mystery-solving gang back together at the beginning of the first film.
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Declan Gallagher,
Entertainment Weekly,
14 June 2026
Broadway veteran Christiane Noll dons full habit as the Mother Abbess, perhaps the adult with the most insight — or at least interest — into what makes Maria tick.
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Christopher Smith,
Oc Register,
4 June 2026
Instead of wearing a suit and tie in the image, Colbert dons more casual attire in the new photo.
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Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
1 June 2026
The new group’s Bronze Green/Raffia/Coral dons a green upper with brown midsole detailing and red branding.
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Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
27 May 2026
Verb
Stanley Tucci dons a top hat, suit and shades to attend Day 3 of Royal Ascot in England on June 18.
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People Staff,
PEOPLE,
21 June 2026
Ali soon dons the Knight Stallion mask to fight crime, but has to balance his new life with his Arabic family life.
—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
16 June 2026
In both Scooby-Doo and Monsters Unleashed, Matthew Lillard dons the signature goatee and green V-neck tee of Shaggy Rogers, who joins forces with his canine confidante to bring the mystery-solving gang back together at the beginning of the first film.
—
Declan Gallagher,
Entertainment Weekly,
14 June 2026
Broadway veteran Christiane Noll dons full habit as the Mother Abbess, perhaps the adult with the most insight — or at least interest — into what makes Maria tick.
—
Christopher Smith,
Oc Register,
4 June 2026
Instead of wearing a suit and tie in the image, Colbert dons more casual attire in the new photo.
—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
1 June 2026
The new group’s Bronze Green/Raffia/Coral dons a green upper with brown midsole detailing and red branding.
—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
27 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dons
Verb
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Honestly, Suzie has been a caricature of a demanding boss straight from some sort of rom-com situation, but Paula finally dresses her down here and the scene is delightful.
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While both draw big crowds and, like the pope, Bad Bunny often dresses in white, their messages are contrasting.
Noun
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Math professors report that students racing through the calculus sequence arrive in college with dangerously weak algebra foundations.
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Because the schools have to pay the professors.
Verb
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There’s infectious joy and wonder as the Eridian who will come to be known as Rocky begins communicating with Ryland, at first with rudimentary signals and then with more complex language once Ryland rigs a translation device.
Noun
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AIs will be our friends, our confidants, our therapists, our doctors, our employees, our business partners—and yes, in many cases, our romantic partners and lovers.
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After four days in intensive care, doctors determined Jaxon had no brain activity and removed him from life support.
Verb
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Paula turns on a dime, expertly masks her horror, stress, and despair, and puts on a smile for her little girl.
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Hollywood puts on hundreds of events each year — premieres, galas and FYC events — and the majority of the time those red carpets are not recycled.
Noun
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Pageants, deans' lists, graduations or military enlistments are not accepted.
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Lloyd was born in Berkeley and raised in Lafayette by his parents, Lester Lloyd, one of the deans of the San Francisco printing industry, and Mildred Lloyd, a librarian at Stanley Middle School.
Verb
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Its midi length suits a wide range of occasions, and its flutter-style cap sleeves and flared A-line skirt add eye-catching volume.
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Practical style and smart storage Available in multiple color options, the COOLIFE set allows travelers to choose a look that suits their personal style while also making luggage easier to identify at baggage claim.
Noun
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Nejat, who now works for another unionized airline, said no instructors touched trainees during uniform checks there.
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After their first dance and father-daughter dance, the party got started with swing dance instructors who taught guests a few moves before everyone hit the dance floor.
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“Dons.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dons. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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