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Recent Examples of silent auction
The walls were packed with nudes for all tastes, from figurative paintings to demure photos and artworks that skirted the human form topic all together; a painting of a a lemon had sold before the event even started, via the online silent auction.
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Kristen Tauer, Footwear News, 16 Dec. 2025
Locally, Cedar Creek Cafe in Manton is helping to organize a spaghetti dinner, silent auction and bake sale fundraiser to create a trust for Rebecca Park's children.
—Natalie Davies, Freep.com, 4 Dec. 2025
The event raised $355,000 for Mission: Possible from ticket sales, silent auction items and artist donations, and presented a check to Nashville Rescue Mission for $250,000.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 26 Nov. 2025
As part of his fundraising efforts, Ortiz is holding a silent auction loaded with priceless items that will be live until Saturday, Nov. 15 at 9:30 p.m. ET.
—Zach Pressnell, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Nov. 2025
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Kristen Tauer, Footwear News, 16 Dec. 2025
Locally, Cedar Creek Cafe in Manton is helping to organize a spaghetti dinner, silent auction and bake sale fundraiser to create a trust for Rebecca Park's children.
—Natalie Davies, Freep.com, 4 Dec. 2025
The event raised $355,000 for Mission: Possible from ticket sales, silent auction items and artist donations, and presented a check to Nashville Rescue Mission for $250,000.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 26 Nov. 2025
As part of his fundraising efforts, Ortiz is holding a silent auction loaded with priceless items that will be live until Saturday, Nov. 15 at 9:30 p.m. ET.
—Zach Pressnell, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for silent auction
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The evening included a live auction led by an auctioneer, along with a paddle raise during which guests pledged donations in real time in support of the SCC Foundation.—
Jenelyn Russo,
Oc Register,
13 Jan. 2026
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The auction features a variety of memorabilia, including vintage Apple posters, Apple rainbow glasses, letters, magazines, older Apple computers, and other historic items.—
Queenie Wong,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Jan. 2026
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PrettyGarden Faux Fur Coat This faux fur coat from PrettyGarden deserves to be added to your winter capsule wardrobe—especially at this super low sale price.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Jan. 2026
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The White House has clinched the first sale of Venezuelan oil since Maduro's capture in a deal valued at $500 million, and other sales are expected in the coming days and weeks, according to an administration official.—
Cybele Mayes-Osterman,
USA Today,
16 Jan. 2026
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That’s because the Panthers operated this week with 52 players on the active roster — one below the limit — thanks to some transactions earlier in the week.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Jan. 2026
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Credit card payment fees on retail transactions—some of which are as high as 4%—are another source of support for card rewards, and some experts believe swipe fees could have a more direct financial connection to the rewards system.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
10 Jan. 2026
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Last week, the House did pass legislation to extend the expired subsidies, and negotiations have moved to the Senate.—
Blake Farmer,
Miami Herald,
13 Jan. 2026
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While the possibility of another strike exists if negotiations fail in the future, both sides say no one wants to repeat what happened.—
Spencer Wilson,
CBS News,
13 Jan. 2026
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“Silent auction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/silent%20auction. Accessed 17 Jan. 2026.
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