as in seller
a person who runs an auction
The auctioneer started the bidding at $100.
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Recent Examples of auctioneer
Customers trying to get their hands on one of these eye-catching designer bags often have to scour third-party retailers or auctioneers such as Sotheby's.
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Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 7 Feb. 2025
In 1825, an auctioneer had removed three devotional prints contained within the Bible’s pages since the 1450s to sell separately.
—Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 25 Mar. 2025
Christie’s auctioneer and art world dynamo Sara Friedlander led a high-octane live auction, which included works by Hilary Pecis and Andrew Brischler, a 10-person experience at Martha Stewart’s private residence, and an iconic Bob Mackie dress and jacket modeled by Coco Rocha herself.
—Erin Michelle Newberg, Vogue, 19 Mar. 2025
From there, Macy was able to set up a meeting with Caza Sikes, an art appraisal business and auctioneers.
—Jack Beresford, Newsweek, 26 Feb. 2025
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Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 7 Feb. 2025
In 1825, an auctioneer had removed three devotional prints contained within the Bible’s pages since the 1450s to sell separately.
—Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 25 Mar. 2025
Christie’s auctioneer and art world dynamo Sara Friedlander led a high-octane live auction, which included works by Hilary Pecis and Andrew Brischler, a 10-person experience at Martha Stewart’s private residence, and an iconic Bob Mackie dress and jacket modeled by Coco Rocha herself.
—Erin Michelle Newberg, Vogue, 19 Mar. 2025
From there, Macy was able to set up a meeting with Caza Sikes, an art appraisal business and auctioneers.
—Jack Beresford, Newsweek, 26 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for auctioneer
Noun
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Growth in revenue from Amazon's third-party seller services more than halved to 7% in the first quarter, excluding the impact of foreign exchange.—
Deborah Mary Sophia and Arriana McLymore,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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Third-party sellers listing products from China are expected to face the biggest impact at Amazon, though other global companies may need to adjust their prices if tariffs take effect.—
Clara McMahon,
People.com,
1 May 2025
Noun
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Emanuel Charles, 21, got into an altercation Wednesday night with several vendors on Seventh Ave.—
Kerry Burke,
New York Daily News,
2 May 2025
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Each event showcases different restaurants, vendors and experiences, all promoting Kansas City’s arts and culture scene.—
Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
1 May 2025
Noun
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Uber will continue to stand up for merchants and for a level playing field.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
25 Apr. 2025
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For merchants to stay ahead of the curve, a tailored and flexible system is essential—one that can respond to unique risks based on the types of goods being sold, the market location and the sales channels in use.—
Paul Marcantonio,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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At the same time, Harney ordered all the traders in the area into the fort.—
Smithsonian Magazine,
Smithsonian Magazine,
29 Apr. 2025
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His office also went after insider traders, including the recent prosecution of a couple of Gulliver Preparatory School graduates enmeshed in a MasTec acquisition deal.—
Jay Weaver,
Miami Herald,
26 Apr. 2025
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“Auctioneer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/auctioneer. Accessed 7 May. 2025.
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