Thesaurus results for FUNDRAISER

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

It’s made of wrinkle- and shrink-resistant Tencel fabric, which is beloved for its moisture-wicking and silky benefits.

— Essence Wiley, InStyle, 8 Aug. 2026
His base salary was $118,356 in 2022, and his total pay and benefits were $155,776.

— Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 8 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

The characters lived in huts, survived on coconut cream pie and fish, and somehow got excellent reception on their transistor radio.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 5 Aug. 2026
Last year, Fennell rushed for 1,480 yards and 23 touchdowns and had 53 receptions for 764 yards and 10 more touchdowns.

— Jack Leo, AJC.com, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of reception

Noun

Families who registered for the event ahead of time went there with their children and got a backpack with all school supplies that were grade appropriate.

— Ashley Portillo, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026
There was also the postponement of the event in New Orleans, aiming for a new fall date.

— Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of event

Noun

Expect to see more of Katie Holmes and Jason Bard Yarmosky on the gala season circuit across the Hamptons and in their home of NYC.

— Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 9 Aug. 2026
The festivities kicked off with a gala on Friday, followed by a free concert at Victoria’s Inner Harbour on Saturday.

— ABC News, ABC News, 8 Aug. 2026

Definition of gala

Noun

The same conundrum saw investors punish Alphabet and Tesla, but reward Microsoft and Amazon for accelerating revenue growth and posting blowout backlog numbers this quarter.

— Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 5 Aug. 2026
Despite the blowout loss, the White Sox (59-53) remained three games ahead of the Cleveland Guardians (57-57) in the American League Central.

— LaMond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of blowout

Noun

The performers staged what appeared to be some kind of dance battle, creating a circle near sculptures by David Smith and Barnett Newman.

— Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 6 Aug. 2026
And the BroadStage, a performing arts venue on Santa Monica College’s campus, hosts a variety of concerts and dance shows and serves as the home base of the Santa Monica International Jazz Festival.

— Carrie Bell, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of dance

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