fund-raisers

noun

Definition of fund-raisersnext
plural of fund-raiser
as in fêtes

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  1. receptions
  2. events
  3. galas
  4. blowouts
  5. celebrations
  6. balls
Noun
  • Verona Sunset, a more vibrant version of this trend, is a welcome change to the wedding palettes that have recently been seen at ceremonies and receptions, reflecting the cozy warmth of being in love.
    Sharon Greenthal, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Oct. 2024
  • The former wide receiver had 766 receptions for 11,059 yards and 67 touchdowns in 166 games.
    Ben Morse, CNN, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of receptions
Noun
  • In addition, events can be communicated to human operators on site in real time for efficient interventions.
    Jeff Mahler, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Meanwhile, the researchers have applied to drill into the crater to obtain samples that will provide further information about the shock pressures, exact age, and the sequence of events following the impact.
    Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of events
Noun
  • The lineup is sectioned into galas, signature screenings, special presentation, professional and student competition films, Docs to Watch, Pixels and Pencils, and the Behind the Lens and Below the Line panel series.
    Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 4 Oct. 2024
  • With the holidays quickly approaching, now is the perfect time to delve into booking opportunities to take your brand even farther with festive parties and galas.
    Monica Gomez, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
Definition of galas
Noun
  • But when compared to last year’s unreliable defense that failed to close out numerous close games, much less help accelerate blowouts, what the unit is doing this year is a breath of fresh air in Boulder.
    Kyle Newman, The Denver Post, 16 Nov. 2024
  • Two of the victories were, frankly, blowouts.
    Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 12 Oct. 2024
Definition of blowouts
Noun
  • Whereas some adaptations place Scrooge firmly at the center of your focus, this one emphasizes the rewards of being part of a community, ranging from warm celebrations full of dancing, food and games to something as simple as a nod and smile to a stranger on the street.
    Rob Hubbard, Twin Cities, 16 Nov. 2024
  • Homecoming celebrations at Tuskegee University descended into chaos as a shooting broke out last weekend on the Alabama campus.
    Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
Definition of celebrations
Noun
  • The balls will help break the feathers up inside, so your coat emerges as puffy as possible.
    Sara Coughlin, SELF, 21 Oct. 2024
  • Dodgers manager Dave Roberts questions Manny Machado’s throw Fans threw balls and beer cans at Padres players — and traded blows — at Dodger Stadium.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2024
Definition of balls
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