Thesaurus results for FUND-RAISER

fund-raiser

noun

Definition of fund-raiser

as in benefit

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Recent Examples of fund-raiser The 19-year-old whose body was found after a nearly six-hour search over two days has been identified by his family, according to a GoFundMe fundraiser. — Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 22 June 2026 The event also served as a fundraiser for the Big Brothers Big Sisters of America. — Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 19 June 2026 As of Thursday, an online fundraiser for the family has raised more than $35,700. — Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 18 June 2026 Thys, who died in 1976, was an important fund-raiser for Reagan, according to a previous Bee reporting. — David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 13 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for fund-raiser

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Noun

Soak for 30 minutes to absorb the bath’s therapeutic benefits which include releasing tension, cleansing your skin, and relaxing your body.

— Rana Good, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Aug. 2026
This financing reflects our focus on supporting experienced operators developing essential infrastructure with strong underlying economics and measurable environmental benefits.

— Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of benefit

Noun

The event was born out of an inaugural summer fete known as the 2005 Intonation Music Festival, curated by Pitchfork Media.

— Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 10 July 2026
Roughly 1,000 people were invited to the fete — but Swift had actually teased how big the party would be in an interview on The Graham Norton Show last year.

— Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 5 July 2026

Definition of fete

Noun

This year’s scrumptious shindig takes place July 19-25 and will feature nearly two-dozen restaurants offering once-a-year prix-fixe menus, special discounts and promotions, unique dishes and more.

— John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 16 July 2026
The shindig was nicely timed to end after the last train from North Greenwich had departed.

— Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 13 July 2026

Definition of shindig

Noun

The highlight came when MarShawn Lloyd made a reception and Franklin stripped the ball loose.

— Rob Reischel, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
He was voted first-team All-Big 12 and third-team All-American last season after posting a career-high 72 receptions for 1,190 yards and 10 touchdowns.

— Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 July 2026

Definition of reception

Noun

Crime has been down considerably across the city this year, despite several high-profile events occurring in recent months.

— Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 30 July 2026
And the other is a wealthier bride shopping for diverse silhouettes for her multiple events, her entire wardrobe customized by the country’s top designers.

— CNN Money, CNN Money, 30 July 2026

Definition of event

Noun

Jewelry giant Pandora is supporting the 20th-anniversary gala at Danish Royal Opera, as well as the New Talent program, providing jewelry for Taus and Anne-Sofie Madsen, who are about to graduate from the scheme.

— Bella Webb, Vogue, 31 July 2026
The first Time 100 Creators list was published this month, and the gala was held Thursday, which saw 70 out of the 100 featured in attendance, including Alix Earle, Olandria Carthen, Maura Higgins, and more.

— Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 31 July 2026

Definition of gala

Noun

The flexible floor plan can be adapted for different kinds of events and programming, from an intimate dinner for ten to a birthday blowout for forty.

— Sean Santiago, Vogue, 27 July 2026
Beck is likely to be optioned when the Giants recall rookie left-hander Carson Whisenhunt for Sunday’s start, so the blowout was an opportunity to get Beck some work before returning to Sacramento.

— Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 25 July 2026

Definition of blowout

Noun

Becoming the face of a franchise soon entering a post-Stafford world would require more than broken tackles and touchdown dances.

— Nate Atkins, New York Times, 30 July 2026
The entire two-story project was designed to be used 365 days a year, Burk said, and the school has already booked upcoming Christmas parties, corporate retreats and dances.

— Rachel Roberts, Idaho Statesman, 30 July 2026

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