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Recent Examples of fund-raiser
An online fundraiser for sisters' mother had also raised nearly $1 million by Thursday afternoon, June 5.
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Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 6 June 2025
National Donut Day, which launched as a fundraiser 87 years ago, now appears firmly entrenched in America's calendar of food holidays.
—Kate Nalepinski, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 June 2025
Speaking of wine, Barnsdall Art Park Foundation is back — beginning tonight at 5:30 p.m. — with its 16th annual Barnsdall Fridays wine tasting fundraiser (the first two Fridays are already sold out).
—Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 6 June 2025
The Moose Tracks team first implemented the fundraiser 15 years ago and has hosted over 50 events in that time frame, according to Katie Montroy, marketing manager with Denali Brands, the company that licenses the Moose Tracks flavors.
—Amaia Gavica, Idaho Statesman, 4 June 2025
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Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 6 June 2025
National Donut Day, which launched as a fundraiser 87 years ago, now appears firmly entrenched in America's calendar of food holidays.
—Kate Nalepinski, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 June 2025
Speaking of wine, Barnsdall Art Park Foundation is back — beginning tonight at 5:30 p.m. — with its 16th annual Barnsdall Fridays wine tasting fundraiser (the first two Fridays are already sold out).
—Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 6 June 2025
The Moose Tracks team first implemented the fundraiser 15 years ago and has hosted over 50 events in that time frame, according to Katie Montroy, marketing manager with Denali Brands, the company that licenses the Moose Tracks flavors.
—Amaia Gavica, Idaho Statesman, 4 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fund-raiser
Noun
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Private development, meanwhile, would add value through housing, infrastructure, and other productive enterprises, creating long-term benefits beyond today’s much more limited uses.—
James Broughel,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
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This arguably demonstrates why the central bank is federally mandated to be independent, so that a major lever of the economy can be used for the long-term benefit of businesses and consumers as opposed to the whims of the Oval Office.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
24 June 2025
Noun
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One of the biggest nights celebrating Black pop culture, the fete drew celebrities like Keke Palmer, Shaboozey, Tyler Perry, Jennifer Hudson and more.—
Patrick Hipes,
Deadline,
9 June 2025
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The mile-high fete attracts over 500,000 visitors, some of whom participate in a 5K race to mark the beginning of Pride.—
Joey Skladany,
AFAR Media,
6 June 2025
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As the savvy media mogul attained status across pop music, fashion and television, his lively shindigs became extravagant industry soirees.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
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Based in the 1930s, the main characters, Smoke and Stack (both played by Michael B. Jordan), return to the small city from Chicago to start a juke joint when unwelcome blood thirsty guests ruin their shindig.—
Taylor Ardrey,
USA Today,
7 May 2025
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Country singer Kane Brown was originally announced as the final act, but tickets swiftly sold out after the pop star appeared at a welcome reception on June 23.—
Bryan West,
USA Today,
26 June 2025
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At the reception, red candles glowed softly atop crisp white tablecloths next to gold cutlery.—
Victoria Uwumarogie,
Essence,
26 June 2025
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If there was any doubt that Cooper Flagg would be the first player selected in the 2025 NBA Draft on Wednesday night, it was dispelled within minutes of the event kicking off.—
Justin Birnbaum,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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His mother Scarlett and brother Lance flew in for the event to watch Wactor on screen one more time.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
26 June 2025
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Recently, a gala fund raiser brought in more than $1.3 million.—
Tribune News Service,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 June 2025
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This year, Bieber attended the gala solo while her husband Justin Bieber, supported her from home.—
Michelle Lee,
People.com,
23 June 2025
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Shifting more poor Americans to the ACA from Medicaid doesn’t have to be a fiscal blowout.—
Orlando Sentinel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 June 2025
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But through five games, two of Florida’s three wins have been blowouts.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
16 June 2025
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Highlights include live music, dance, and singing along with a car show featuring the Porsche Club of San Diego.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 June 2025
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At just 17, the wiry triple-threat appears taller than expected — his spry frame helping explain the explosive dance moves that have the R&B world buzzing.—
Carl Lamarre,
Billboard,
20 June 2025
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“Fund-raiser.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fund-raiser. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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