donning

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Geishas, known as geikos in Kyoto, and apprentices called maikos have been donning elaborate costumes and fluttering fans since the Miyako Odori -- or "capital city dance" -- first started in 1872.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

I imagine the A.I. bot like a child playing dress-up, donning an oversized blazer and glasses for a game of “businessman.”

From Slate • Mar. 20, 2026

Team Italy, for example, celebrated home runs by donning an Armani jacket in the dugout and taking a ceremonial shot of espresso.

From Salon • Mar. 18, 2026

He stood on the concrete channel encasing the San Gabriel River, shortly before donning waders to help send Porkchop off.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 27, 2026

He was donning the heavy space gloves in preparation for his term of duty here, and his thick eyebrows drew close together.

From "I, Robot" by Isaac Asimov