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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.
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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
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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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for silent auction
Noun
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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