fund-raiser

noun

Definition of fund-raisernext
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fund-raiser
  1. benefit
  2. fete
  3. shindig
  4. reception
  5. event
  6. gala
  7. blowout
  8. dance
Noun
  • Websites for ayahuasca retreats highlight the emotional and spiritual benefits of the nonstop vomiting that comes from ingesting the plant mixture.
    — T.M. Brown, CNN Money, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Those 45-minutes-per-game triangular tournaments offer the lowest physical benefit according to the sports scientists The Athletic spoke to.
    — George Edwards, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of benefit
Noun
  • New on the docket is the first Frédéric Panaïotis La Paulée, a fête inspired by the traditional Burgundian harvest feast.
    — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 3 Aug. 2026
  • 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
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
  • Behind them, fifth-round rookie Karon Prunty got beat twice for receptions, including a touchdown and a long wheel route run by star tight end Tyler Warren.
    — Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Witnesses told police that guests at the wedding reception began fighting with one another and that at least two handguns were drawn before shots were fired.
    — Nicholas Lentz, CBS News, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of reception
Noun
  • Hundreds of people with stereo systems, disco balls, tents, kegs and mattresses left huge amounts of trash, set off fireworks and used Tunitas Creek Beach as a bathroom during all-night events.
    — Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 13 Aug. 2026
  • This week, Cuba commemorated Castro with events including the International Book Fair, art exhibitions, concerts and gatherings of delegates from leftist organizations across the continent.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of event
Noun
  • Toscano wasn’t the only performer charmed by the duke and duchess at Foster’s gala.
    — Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 14 Aug. 2026
  • The gala includes a three-course dinner followed by live auction and after-party with LED dance floor and games.
    — Linda Mcintosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of gala
Noun
  • Kelce also spoke about the significance of holding the big blowout wedding at New York’s esteemed venue.
    — Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Her bouncy blowout served as another accessory, further pushing the look into ‘90s supermodel territory.
    — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of blowout
Noun
  • The styling, the photos, the posts, the dances, the pace of the platforms.
    — Advertorial, Footwear News, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Sakela is typically expressed through dance, music, group rituals and by worshipping nature.
    — PhotoVogue, Vogue, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of dance

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“Fund-raiser.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fund-raiser. Accessed 18 Aug. 2026.

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