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
Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 6 Nov. 2025
Blinded by the sun pouring in from a window, Dickinson dons shades for our chat.
—Esther Zuckerman, Time, 10 Oct. 2025
Megan Moroney dons a pastel blue outfit backstage on her Am I Okay?
—Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 2025
Knox is played by Grace Van Patten, who dons blue contacts to complete the transformation, and begins before the American student travels to Italy for her study abroad.
—Claudia Rosenbaum, Vulture, 3 Oct. 2025
The entire conceit of the story hinges on the prosthetics that Powell dons to transform from disgraced former Oregon Ducks quarterback and overall unlikable person Russ Holliday into the eager and endearing South Georgia hopeful Chad Powers.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 30 Sep. 2025
Chad Powers is based on a 2022 skit made by Eli Manning, where the famed NFL player dons prosthetics to try out for Penn State’s football team.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 30 Sep. 2025
Paying tribute to his Puerto Rican roots, Bad Bunny dons a pava — a traditional hat woven from the leaves of the Puerto Rican hat palm.
—Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 29 Sep. 2025
And Guibord, a former police officer and firefighter, typically dons the military jacket of her World War II veteran father for the endeavor.
—Darcie Moran, Freep.com, 21 Sep. 2025
Verb
Early on, Ingrid dons a gold dress.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 6 Nov. 2025
Blinded by the sun pouring in from a window, Dickinson dons shades for our chat.
—Esther Zuckerman, Time, 10 Oct. 2025
Megan Moroney dons a pastel blue outfit backstage on her Am I Okay?
—Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 2025
Knox is played by Grace Van Patten, who dons blue contacts to complete the transformation, and begins before the American student travels to Italy for her study abroad.
—Claudia Rosenbaum, Vulture, 3 Oct. 2025
The entire conceit of the story hinges on the prosthetics that Powell dons to transform from disgraced former Oregon Ducks quarterback and overall unlikable person Russ Holliday into the eager and endearing South Georgia hopeful Chad Powers.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 30 Sep. 2025
Chad Powers is based on a 2022 skit made by Eli Manning, where the famed NFL player dons prosthetics to try out for Penn State’s football team.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 30 Sep. 2025
Paying tribute to his Puerto Rican roots, Bad Bunny dons a pava — a traditional hat woven from the leaves of the Puerto Rican hat palm.
—Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 29 Sep. 2025
And Guibord, a former police officer and firefighter, typically dons the military jacket of her World War II veteran father for the endeavor.
—Darcie Moran, Freep.com, 21 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dons
Verb
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My wife is lovely and dresses me.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 Nov. 2025
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Back in the bamboo and tarpaulin tents which blanket the hillsides of Cox’s Bazar, refugee Mariam Khatun dresses her three small children and prepares a meal – these daily tasks the only thing keeping her going since the death of her eldest daughter, Estafa.—
Rebecca Wright,
CNN Money,
25 Oct. 2025
Noun
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As for the consequences these professors may face for being accused by their own students of indoctrinating, Herlinger said there will likely be none.—
Preston Mizell,
FOXNews.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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So Fortune also tapped separate professors to weigh in.—
Orianna Rosa Royle,
Fortune,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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In July, Sanders announced doctors had removed his bladder after the discovery of a tumor.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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Her mysterious symptoms puzzled doctors, at least one of whom suggested the pain was psychosomatic.—
Sophie Dodd,
PEOPLE,
9 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Two of the lawsuits were filed by the deans injured in the East High shooting.—
Jessica Seaman,
Denver Post,
24 Oct. 2025
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Mentoring women in the power industry Thomas mentors doctoral students as well as professors who aspire to serve as deans or other high-level positions.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
9 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Anything from hour-long sessions to full certificates or degree programs will introduce you to experts and instructors who might be open to providing additional advice or contacts.—
Amy Lindgren,
Twin Cities,
8 Nov. 2025
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Chandler was there trying to get a job as a seasonal lifeguard in 2023, and Sterrenburg was one of the state program’s instructors.—
Erika I. Ritchie,
Oc Register,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Branson, Missouri The fall foliage puts on just as much of a show as any of the performers in Branson, a perennial favorite among Midwest family vacation destinations.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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The black box warning is the strongest type of alert the FDA puts on a drug label.—
Brenda Goodman,
CNN Money,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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When purse shopping, there are endless options, but finding one that suits your personal style and needs is key.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
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This plan suits renters, budget-minded households or anyone who wants a transparent, no-contract monthly internet service without surprises.—
Roxanne Downer,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Many come from outside government entirely – including business owners, military veterans and schoolteachers.—
Jeff Harden,
The Conversation,
3 Nov. 2025
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Though the staffing cuts could lead to a reduction of support and services for schools across the country, schoolteachers largely continue to get paid, as most public schools are funded significantly through local and state means.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
12 Oct. 2025
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“Dons.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dons. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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