DONS Synonyms: 66 Similar and Opposite Words

dons 1 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of don

as in dresses

to place on one's person she donned her best gown for the ball

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dons

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noun

plural of don

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Recent Examples of dons

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In the photos, Johnson dons a gray-white wig under a tan bucket hat, and has gray stubble on his face, which has been made up with wrinkles and age spots to look far older than the actor’s actual age of 54. — Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 20 Oct. 2026 Known for his bold fashion choices, Rocky dons a yellow fur hat in the company of a few beautiful women, exchanging pleasantries during a picnic and lying out in the middle of the grassy fields. — Michael Saponara, Billboard, 19 Oct. 2026 In Aaron Sorkin’s new thriller, the fictional Haugen — who, like her nonfictional counterpart, leaks thousands of documents to Wall Street Journal reporter Jeff Horwitz — habitually dons the accessories. — Lauren Feiner, The Verge, 9 Oct. 2026 In the Central African Republic — where transgender people have little to no legal protections and are marginalized in much of society — Fuentes dons her wig only in the privacy of her bathroom. — Mark Banchereau, Los Angeles Times, 8 Oct. 2026 In the video, Ramsey dons her dive gear in the ocean as she is circled by a dozen sharks. — Luke Chinman, PEOPLE, 23 Sep. 2026 Making sauce can be messy, which is why Puliti dons a chic apron to shield her clothes from splatters, spills, and splashes. — Mark Marino, Travel + Leisure, 27 July 2026 For those who love all the musicians involved, there’s also a soccer ball that dons the names of all the artists alongside the Halftime Show conductor Gustavo Dudamel. — Jeff Benjamin, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for dons

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New to the collaboration is the Adidas BW Army, rebranded by Wales Bonner as the Adidas PW Pony, which dresses the iconic German Army Trainer silhouette in black and khaki pony hair uppers that are contrasted with stamped lizard print leather.

— Riley Jones, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2026
Possessing a Midwestern accent, Calvin Klein dresses, Black American skin and hair care products, and a butter-pecan skin tone, Ericka quickly wins over the crew Paulina has ruled for years.

— Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of dresses

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Their list ‌of 250 ⁠largely unknown candidates includes university professors, actors and farmers, and is led by cardiologist Ilija Srdanovic.

— Reuters, NBC news, 25 Oct. 2026
This year, the issue was debated in the state Legislature and has been prioritized by the California Faculty Association, which represents CSU professors, and the University of California Student Association as one that needs urgent redress.

— Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 25 Oct. 2026

Definition of professors

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Wordplay, The Crossword Column Rebecca Goldstein rigs up a clever crossword.

— Sam Corbin, New York Times, 22 July 2026
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.

— David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 10 Mar. 2026

Definition of rigs

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This idea changed how doctors and scientists study cognitive health by emphasizing earlier detection and lifestyle changes.

— Richard Sima, Washington Post, 27 Oct. 2026
When asked about the return of the boot, Underwood said Mirković didn’t suffer a setback but doctors wanted to be sure his foot was healing the right way.

— Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of doctors

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On Friday, deans and faculty in academic regalia processed into Alumni Park, where the Trojan Marching Band accompanied the national anthem as temperatures climbed toward the 90s during the nearly two-hour ceremony.

— Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026
The university says that Glover, in his position as executive advisor, will work with the gamut of university leadership, including the president, provost and college deans.

— Josh Dinner, Space.com, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of deans

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Exotic was shot during a recent real-life edition of a pole-dancing Exo Stars Camp featuring real participants and instructors, maintaining the authenticity of this vivid bubble.

— Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 27 Oct. 2026
The program provides classroom and hands-on experience in the energy industry, with instructors like Derrick McKinney.

— Shardaa Gray, CBS News, 27 Oct. 2026