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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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Beginning on October 22, this 1972 De Tomaso Pantera, as reimagined by Ringbrothers, will be on the SBX Cars virtual auction block for 21 days.—
Viju Mathew,
Robb Report,
20 Oct. 2025
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Yves Saint Laurent, Andy Warhol and decorator Jacques Grange — who curated a room in the exhibit — attended an auction of Doucet’s collection in 1972, kickstarting an Art Deco revival that sent prices spiraling.—
Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
20 Oct. 2025
Noun
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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
Noun
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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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The government shutdown is entering day 20 with no serious negotiations underway to bring it to an end.—
NPR,
NPR,
20 Oct. 2025
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So while the president can make his priorities for negotiations clear, there is no guarantee that China will listen.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
20 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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