donned

Example Sentences

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Australian tourist Olivia Martell-Groves went all in for the seasonal experience, and donned a flower-printed kimono while marvelling at the flowers.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

In July 1987, Gil, then 26 years old, donned a T-shirt with the phrase “Justice is a constant struggle” and set off for the clink in Kansas.

From Slate • Mar. 25, 2026

Many donned “Baywatch” visors and sweaters while others sported bright red bathing suits, popularized by the original show.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 20, 2026

They donned capybara shirts, capybara hats, capybara clips that attach to hats and capybara socks.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 16, 2026

She donned the overcoat and the hat and went across to her cabin.

From "The Sound and the Fury" by William Faulkner