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
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
Kerri Kenney-Silver dons a chic white blouse and jeans for the Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass premiere during the 2026 Tribeca Festival on June 10 in New York City.
—Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 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
Stage coaches trot down Mule Alley, the smell of BBQ is in the air, and everyone dons their boots and cowboy hats for dinner.
—Nathanael Gassett, Bon Appetit Magazine, 26 May 2026
He is spurred to take it up again to deal with the rise of super-powered villains and, in-keeping with his day-job as a PI, Reilly dons a trench coat and a fedora for his exploits.
—Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
Verb
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
Kerri Kenney-Silver dons a chic white blouse and jeans for the Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass premiere during the 2026 Tribeca Festival on June 10 in New York City.
—Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 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
Stage coaches trot down Mule Alley, the smell of BBQ is in the air, and everyone dons their boots and cowboy hats for dinner.
—Nathanael Gassett, Bon Appetit Magazine, 26 May 2026
He is spurred to take it up again to deal with the rise of super-powered villains and, in-keeping with his day-job as a PI, Reilly dons a trench coat and a fedora for his exploits.
—Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dons
Verb
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While both draw big crowds and, like the pope, Bad Bunny often dresses in white, their messages are contrasting.—
Christopher Lamb,
CNN Money,
10 June 2026
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The most famous Colombian fan is Gustavo Llanos, known as El Cole (Birdman), who dresses like a tri-colored bird and has been to every World Cup Colombia participated in since 1990.—
Michelle Kaufman
May 29,
Miami Herald,
29 May 2026
Noun
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College professors spend less time lecturing than a typical sportswriter creating fake controversies to criticize.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
15 June 2026
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Blanchett follows in a line of previous visiting professors including Stephen Sondheim, Ian McKellen, Arthur Miller, Meera Syal, Tom Stoppard, Adjoa Andoh, Stephen Fry, Diana Rigg, Trevor Nunn and Deborah Warner, among others.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
15 June 2026
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.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Like in any field or profession, the medical profession has a very wide range of doctors that vary substantially in quality, training, experience, judgment, insight and personalities.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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Shanto said at the toss that Mehidy is okay but is being monitored by doctors.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 June 2026
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.—
Erin Qualey,
Vulture,
17 June 2026
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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.—
Kirsten Chuba,
HollywoodReporter,
22 Apr. 2026
Noun
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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.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
28 May 2026
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But if the online tool cannot be turned back on safely, school officials will work with deans, department heads, and instructors regarding alternate ways to end the semester, sharing more information before noon Sunday.—
William Lee,
Chicago Tribune,
8 May 2026
Verb
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In an Outsite survey, 60% of participants reported having a home base, suggesting the model also suits frequent work travelers and people with flexible schedules who want structure and community without a long-term lease.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
17 June 2026
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If poor flowering persists year after year, consider planting a different variety of tomatoes that better suits your climate.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
16 June 2026
Noun
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Previously, Alix Earle, Jake Shane, Anastasia Karanikolaou and Stella Jones shared their own updates at sea with Alo, from fitness sessions with wellness instructors to below-deck getting ready videos.—
Joe Bobowicz,
Vogue,
18 June 2026
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During practical exercises, instructors can inject simulated malware or network intrusions into the control software.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
17 June 2026
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“Dons.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dons. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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