silent auction

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Recent Examples of silent auction Learn more about the silent auction. AJC.com, 29 May 2026 The 26th annual signature event, held at the Nixon Presidential Library and Museum, included a silent auction showcasing an array of designer and vintage handbags, exclusive experience packages, and exciting grab bag opportunities. Sharon Hlapcich, Oc Register, 28 May 2026 Celebrate indoors at Carmel Country Club with live music, a buffet and drinks, a live and silent auction and a raffle. Ace The Stigma Foundation, Charlotte Observer, 27 May 2026 The organization’s events, such as the annual Designer Textile Reuse Challenge—a showcase of local talent held each Earth Day—help raise funds through a silent auction while celebrating creativity and sustainability. Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 27 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for silent auction
Recent Examples of Synonyms for silent auction
Noun
  • The event includes gourmet food stations, live music, mariachis and an auction of local artworks at a private Solana Beach residence, overlooking the lagoon and coast.
    Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 June 2026
  • The New York Knicks announced that was the winning bid in an auction for two seats for Game 3 on Monday night, the first NBA Finals game at Madison Square Garden since 1999.
    ABC News, ABC News, 8 June 2026
Noun
  • Here are this week’s Independent Press Top 40 Bestsellers for nonfiction, based on sales in hundreds of independent bookstores nationwide, generously provided by the American Booksellers Association.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 11 June 2026
  • In 2024, Cooper signed a multiyear deal with SiriusXM, encompassing ad sales, distribution and more.
    Todd Spangler, Variety, 11 June 2026
Noun
  • The transaction was completed on March 30.
    Bay Area Home Report, Mercury News, 9 June 2026
  • In their place, FIFA launched its own official resale marketplace—and charged both buyers and sellers a 15% fee, effectively collecting $30 for every $100 in resale transactions on its platform.
    Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 9 June 2026
Noun
  • Pakistani Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi arrived in Tehran, Iran, on Saturday for a new round of negotiations on behalf of the United States.
    Dalia Abdelwahab, CNN Money, 7 June 2026
  • Still, Bartos argues the pace and scope of reform changed dramatically once the United States began applying pressure through budget negotiations and funding discussions.
    Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 6 June 2026

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

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