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
My mom is constantly running errands, so donning a lightweight, comfortable layer just makes sense.
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Isabel Bekele, InStyle, 2 Apr. 2026
When Wolfgang overdoses on laudanum, however, Anna Marie performed disguised as Wolfgang donning a dramatic red costume and face paint, captivating the court and drawing the envy of Mozart’s greatest rival, Antonio Salieri.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 2 Apr. 2026
One might get lost in the sea of pastels and wide-brim hats and children donning smocks.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 1 Apr. 2026
The Artemis 2 astronauts will spend the first several hours of their day performing tests donning their spacesuits.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 31 Mar. 2026
The exterior portion of a $1 billion revamp of the more than 30-year-old Honda Center broke ground Thursday, March 26, with city and community leaders donning orange vests and wielding shovels to celebrate.
—Victoria Le, Oc Register, 27 Mar. 2026
She is then seen taking the stage donning her famous blond, banged hairstyle.
—Rebecca Cohen, NBC news, 24 Mar. 2026
Oaks, hickories, tulip poplars and other hardwoods, leafless only a week ago, are quickly donning their bright green canopies.
—Charles Seabrook, AJC.com, 21 Mar. 2026
As someone who played in front of patrons donning tuxedos and evening gowns, Dell Curry knows a thing or two about crowds.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 20 Mar. 2026
Isabel Bekele, InStyle, 2 Apr. 2026
When Wolfgang overdoses on laudanum, however, Anna Marie performed disguised as Wolfgang donning a dramatic red costume and face paint, captivating the court and drawing the envy of Mozart’s greatest rival, Antonio Salieri.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 2 Apr. 2026
One might get lost in the sea of pastels and wide-brim hats and children donning smocks.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 1 Apr. 2026
The Artemis 2 astronauts will spend the first several hours of their day performing tests donning their spacesuits.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 31 Mar. 2026
The exterior portion of a $1 billion revamp of the more than 30-year-old Honda Center broke ground Thursday, March 26, with city and community leaders donning orange vests and wielding shovels to celebrate.
—Victoria Le, Oc Register, 27 Mar. 2026
She is then seen taking the stage donning her famous blond, banged hairstyle.
—Rebecca Cohen, NBC news, 24 Mar. 2026
Oaks, hickories, tulip poplars and other hardwoods, leafless only a week ago, are quickly donning their bright green canopies.
—Charles Seabrook, AJC.com, 21 Mar. 2026
As someone who played in front of patrons donning tuxedos and evening gowns, Dell Curry knows a thing or two about crowds.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 20 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for donning
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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 initial indictment filed in November accused Clase of rigging pitches in specific games between May 2023 and June 2025.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
20 Mar. 2026
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The center also housing a ticketing office, concessions area, blue box theater and dressing rooms.—
Anne Gelhaus,
Mercury News,
29 Mar. 2026
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Taste dressing and add the juice of remaining lemon to taste (dressing should be bright and tangy).—
Molly Baz,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
27 Mar. 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 6 Apr. 2026.
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