silent auction

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Recent Examples of silent auction The program also features a silent auction of luxury handbags donated by Elyse Walker, a raffle with prizes including jewelry from XIV Karats and a luxury hotel stay, among other offerings. Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 14 Apr. 2026 Full Moon Farm hosted a Spring Festival & Derby Cross fundraiser Sunday in Finksburg, open to the community, that included a 1-mile fun run, pony rides, a silent auction, local vendors, food, and an equestrian competition. Carroll County Times, Baltimore Sun, 13 Apr. 2026 On April 26, the group will host its annual Spring Fling, a general membership meeting that will include a silent auction and a double-gun shoot. Andrew Weeks, Twin Cities, 10 Apr. 2026 Taste up to 20 different local wines, sip local beer and eat local food, participate in a silent auction and enjoy dancing to live music at this fundraiser for Campbell’s Community Emergency Response Team (CERT). Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 20 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for silent auction
Recent Examples of Synonyms for silent auction
Noun
  • The high estimates all fall toward the top end of each artists’ public auction sales.
    Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 12 May 2026
  • The rates, which run from July 1 to June 30 of the following year, are tied in part to the May auction of the 10-year Treasury Note.
    Annie Nova, CNBC, 12 May 2026
Noun
  • The Veterans is handling international sales, with domestic distribution rights represented by CAA Media Finance.
    Alex Ritman, Variety, 7 May 2026
  • Since Malone’s departure from the group, Lauder has invested significantly in Jo Malone London, opening more than 4,200 points of sale across 84 markets globally.
    Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 7 May 2026
Noun
  • The letter also repeated other arguments, including that the transaction would better allow Paramount to compete at scale against Netflix.
    Ted Johnson, Deadline, 12 May 2026
  • The comptroller suggested that one impact on real property transactions could be initially positive if there is a wave of sales to avoid the tax.
    Trevor Laurence Jockims, CNBC, 12 May 2026
Noun
  • Kerr has reached an agreement in principle on a two-year contract to continue coaching the Warriors, according to a person with knowledge of the negotiations.
    Janie McCauley, Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2026
  • The Taurus Sun forms a supportive sextile to Jupiter in your 3rd House of Communication, giving negotiations, outreach, and practical discussions unusual traction.
    Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 10 May 2026

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“Silent auction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/silent%20auction. Accessed 13 May. 2026.

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