silent auction

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Recent Examples of silent auction All attendees enjoyed a silent auction that included artwork, rugs, rare whiskeys, a guitar and special events. Sharon Sandahl, Nashville Tennessean, 23 Sep. 2025 In addition to a silent auction, the gala staged a rousing musical salute to Jam & Lewis — under the direction of Adam Blackstone — which featured performances by Durand Bernarr, Eric Bellinger, Tina Campbell, Johnny Gill and Estelle. Gail Mitchell, Billboard, 19 Sep. 2025 Food booths, game booths, continuous entertainment, Bingo, a silent auction, raffle opportunities and carnival rides are all part of the annual Fiesta. Sharon Hlapcich, Oc Register, 4 Sep. 2025 The event will include a raffle, silent auction and beverages, according to the alliance’s website. Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 3 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for silent auction
Recent Examples of Synonyms for silent auction
Noun
  • The Music Memorabilia auction will kick off on October 23, with a live sale at the Cumberland Hotel.
    Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 13 Oct. 2025
  • As the market for vintage fashion booms and competition at auction heats up, the National Gallery of Victoria in Melbourne has emerged as a force to be reckoned with.
    Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 11 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Indeed, after the sale was announced, conservative activist and podcaster Joe Oltmann, a prominent election denier based in Colorado, blasted Leiendecker in a Facebook post.
    Bente Birkeland, NPR, 18 Oct. 2025
  • In recent years, some Wyandotte residents have tried to get the government to delay or cancel its tax sales, which usually happen twice a year, to prevent people who have struggled to pay sky-rocketing property tax bills from losing their family homes.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 18 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Those transactions are still shaking out, while some of the propoertis have gone vacant and have lost access to utilities.
    Mars King, Twin Cities, 17 Oct. 2025
  • Millennials and Gen Z now account for 36% of total card member spending—on par with Gen X—and are making 25% more transactions on average than older customers.
    Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Trump had previously imposed 145% tariffs on China, then put them on hold to allow negotiations to play out.
    Jason Ma, Fortune, 13 Oct. 2025
  • This story was updated to provide clarity about the plans impacted by these negotiations.
    Lauren Giella, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025

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“Silent auction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/silent%20auction. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.

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