fund-raiser

noun

Definition of fund-raisernext
as in benefit

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Recent Examples of fund-raiser The 19-year-old whose body was found after a nearly six-hour search over two days has been identified by his family, according to a GoFundMe fundraiser. — Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 22 June 2026 The event also served as a fundraiser for the Big Brothers Big Sisters of America. — Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 19 June 2026 As of Thursday, an online fundraiser for the family has raised more than $35,700. — Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 18 June 2026 Thys, who died in 1976, was an important fund-raiser for Reagan, according to a previous Bee reporting. — David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 13 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for fund-raiser
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fund-raiser
  1. benefit
  2. fete
  3. shindig
  4. reception
  5. event
  6. gala
  7. blowout
  8. dance
Noun
  • How fast the benefits of a truly life-changing technology flow through the economy is the actual measure of how fast it is being adopted.
    — Stephen Messer, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026
  • There is little benefit in continuing to pay for an old version of your life.
    — Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of benefit
Noun
  • Yves Saint Laurent’s legendary fete on a four-masted schooner in New York City to mark the launch of Opium is still talked about by industry veterans today.
    — Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Related The black-tie fête is held annually in memory of Denise’s daughter, Gabrielle Rich Aouad, who died at the age of 27 from acute myelogenous leukemia (AML).
    — Paul Grein, Billboard, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of fete
Noun
  • There’s also other entertainment on tap at the black-tie shindig, which raises funds to help grant wishes for over 9,000 children facing critical illnesses throughout South Florida.
    — Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 22 Oct. 2026
  • At the opening of the Lucas Museum of Narrative Arts on September 19, the Paramount legal tussle was the talk of the shindig.
    — Dominic Patten, Deadline, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of shindig
Noun
  • Spann-Ford was the only one who got involved in the pass game though, hauling in two receptions for 11 yards.
    — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Oct. 2026
  • The past two World Series—between the Dodgers and the Yankees, in 2024, and, last year, between the Dodgers and the Toronto Blue Jays—saw a spike in ratings, and a more inspired cultural reception.
    — Brady Brickner-Wood, New Yorker, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of reception
Noun
  • That count includes troops who died in medical events and other situations that do not have a direct connection to the conflict, with 18 service members having been killed from Iranian strikes, combat aircraft crashes or disposal of Iranian drones.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 29 Oct. 2026
  • In 1998, during an intense El Niño event, NPR's member station, WUSF, reported that Central Florida experienced one of the deadliest tornado outbreaks, killing 42 people.
    — Ava Berger, NPR, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of event
Noun
  • The gala marked another public appearance for the couple, who previously attended the MTV Video Music Awards together in September.
    — Danielle Minnetian, FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Honorees have yet to be announced for this year’s gala, but Mathews said that will come soon.
    — Brayden Garcia October 22, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of gala
Noun
  • If the blowout look keeps dominating, Velcro rollers could see wider everyday use.
    — Ashley Lynch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Oct. 2026
  • Yes, there were plenty of blowouts and overmatched teams that may not have enjoyed their playoff experience too much.
    — Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of blowout
Noun
  • Members of the dance group Danzantes Unidos Mitotiliztli performed in October 2025 during a Dia de los Muertos celebration offered by Athziry Día de Muertos and the city of Aurora at East Aurora High School.
    — Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Dancers, artists, and musicians gathered to drum, sing, and compete in dance contests.
    — Jeremy Rellosa, Curbed, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of dance

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