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donning

[don-ing] / ˈdɒn ɪŋ /
VERB
clothe
Synonyms
Antonyms
STRONGEST


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Al-Dabba and his sons, donning protective netted hats and wielding metal bee smokers, gently inspect the neat rows of teeming hives.

From Barron's Aug. 7, 2026

People don’t just attend shows; they arrive in elaborate, artist-inspired outfits, from Taylor Swift fans trading friendship bracelets to Beyoncé fans donning cowboy hats.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 22, 2026

That thought is echoed in the album’s cover art, an image of two miniature Finn Wolfhards facing off, donning colonial garb and brandishing weapons.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 14, 2026

Hoards of fans huddled outside throughout the day Friday, some singing Swift tunes and donning concert merch, while others climbed scaffolding hoping to catch a better view of the festivities.

From BBC Jul. 4, 2026

I imagined her donning big Jackie O glasses, a silk print scarf, white tennis shoes.

From "Native Speaker" by Chang-rae Lee



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