Thesaurus results for SILENT AUCTION

silent auction

noun

Definition of silent auction

as in auction

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Recent Examples of silent auction Afterward, a dinner is held, and a silent auction serves as a fundraiser. — Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 16 June 2026 The fundraiser for the Compass Community Center, which serves Palm Beach County, will include dancing, live entertainment, immersive speakeasy-style performances, a silent auction, VIP Awards, cocktail reception, light bites and more. — Rod Stafford Hagwood, Sun Sentinel, 5 June 2026 The event features a silent auction, a three-course dinner and live entertainment. — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 4 June 2026 Silent auction supports scholarships and more This year’s Peachtree with a Purpose silent auction will take place in June and will raise money for scholarships, Atlanta Public Schools Partnerships, Elite Olympic-hopeful programs and In-Training programs. — AJC.com, 29 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for silent auction

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Noun

Christie’s is taking Miranda Priestly’s closet to the auction block.

— Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 7 Aug. 2026
In spring, antiquing trips can also pair perfectly with Lancaster County’s iconic Mud Sales, beloved community auctions that blend antiques, Amish craftsmanship, local food and Pennsylvania Dutch tradition.

— Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of auction

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This next generation of talent provides an in for luxury brands who are keen to generate loyalty and sales, not just celebrity fervor, through their Korean brand ambassadors.

— Madeleine Schulz, Vogue, 12 Aug. 2026
Their capacity to generate revenue via sales is ultimately determined by the market, and those players that are attracting interest.

— James McNicholas, New York Times, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of sale

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Deutsche Bank has become the first non-Chinese bank allowed to settle yuan transactions in Europe, a major step in Beijing’s ambitions to dislodge the supremacy of the US dollar.

— Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 12 Aug. 2026
But the professor also says the transaction raises a more fundamental question about what universities should be doing with their land at a moment when AI infrastructure is booming.

— Joshua Hong, Fortune, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of transaction

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Although no official statements have been made, frenetic speculations about TWICE leader Jihyo and members Tzuyu and Chaeyoung earlier this year prompted JYP to issue statements that contract negotiations were still ongoing.

— Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
The negotiations have progressed well and reached their final stage, Araghchi said, while insisting the deal would not reopen the waterway.

— Anniek Bao, CNBC, 10 Aug. 2026

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