as in seller
a person who runs an auction
The auctioneer started the bidding at $100.
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Recent Examples of auctioneer
Conceived in 1898 and cast in 1907, the sculpture was found under a cloth by auctioneer Matthieu Semont, who was inventorying an apartment that had sat vacant for fifteen years.
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News Desk, Artforum, 19 Feb. 2025
In the scene, Ballerini shyly laughs in a room full of people as an auctioneer ups the price for Conover.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 19 Feb. 2025
Video from the auction at Sotheby's in New York City shows auctioneer Phyllis Kao opening bidding at $8 million.
—James Doubek, NPR, 9 Feb. 2025
An early board member for the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation and lifelong ambassador for the craft of wildlife calling, Carlton told me his calling techniques were shaped by an early career as an auctioneer.
—Andrew McKean, Outdoor Life, 19 Feb. 2025
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News Desk, Artforum, 19 Feb. 2025
In the scene, Ballerini shyly laughs in a room full of people as an auctioneer ups the price for Conover.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 19 Feb. 2025
Video from the auction at Sotheby's in New York City shows auctioneer Phyllis Kao opening bidding at $8 million.
—James Doubek, NPR, 9 Feb. 2025
An early board member for the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation and lifelong ambassador for the craft of wildlife calling, Carlton told me his calling techniques were shaped by an early career as an auctioneer.
—Andrew McKean, Outdoor Life, 19 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for auctioneer
Noun
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That didn’t last long because sellers showed upon Thursday and undercut Wednesday’s low erasing a chance for a new rally to unfold.—
Adam Sarhan,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
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Better yet, sellers who put their homes in peak show condition put themselves in the best position for a top offer.—
Lew Sichelman,
Miami Herald,
13 Mar. 2025
Noun
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About 250 hard-working people, including my employees and vendors and their dependents, rely on our Florida operation for all or a significant part of their livelihoods.—
Mark Casse,
Sun Sentinel,
16 Mar. 2025
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In addition to the parade, attendees can enjoy a variety of Irish celebrations with vendors at each end of the parade and along the route.—
PJ Green,
Kansas City Star,
16 Mar. 2025
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The panel, which is made of two Baltic oak boards from two different trees, has a merchant or cargo mark on its back that resembles a mark on a portrait of King Edward VI, Jane’s predecessor on the throne.—
Amarachi Orie,
CNN,
7 Mar. 2025
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The previous four CEOs were not considered merchants or fashion executives, with their expertise largely in non-merchandise areas.—
David Moin,
WWD,
7 Mar. 2025
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While few investors are in Musk’s shoes, many retail traders and institutional funds with outsized Tesla positions have experienced significant losses on paper.—
Shahar Ziv,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
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The New York Times reported that traders are now expecting around three rate cuts before the end of 2025 via CME FedWatch.—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
10 Mar. 2025
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“Auctioneer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/auctioneer. Accessed 19 Mar. 2025.
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