promotion
noun
pro·mo·tion
prə-ˈmō-shən 
1
: the act or fact of being raised in position or rank : preferment
2
: the act of furthering the growth or development of something
especially
: the furtherance of the acceptance and sale of merchandise through advertising, publicity, or discounting
Examples of promotion in a Sentence
There was little chance for promotion within the company.
She was given a well-deserved promotion.
The company is offering a special promotion to increase sales.
the promotion of better relations between neighboring countries
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Ham often goes on promotion in November and makes excellent leftovers for sandwiches and breakfast hashes, Clarke adds.
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Liz Regalia, Parents, 12 Nov. 2025
The authors decided to keep their book titles and collaborate on promotion together.
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Mittereder claims in the lawsuit that transgender officers are also barred from using restrooms that align with their gender identity, arguing the restrictions block promotions, specialized certifications and core job duties.
—Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 12 Nov. 2025
The series presents a paranoid twist on the signature style of Robinson and Kanin, led by Robinson as Ron Trosper, a suburban husband and father spearheading a mall project in Canton, Ohio, after a big promotion at a property developer.
—Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 12 Nov. 2025
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Liz Regalia, Parents, 12 Nov. 2025
The authors decided to keep their book titles and collaborate on promotion together.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 12 Nov. 2025
Mittereder claims in the lawsuit that transgender officers are also barred from using restrooms that align with their gender identity, arguing the restrictions block promotions, specialized certifications and core job duties.
—Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 12 Nov. 2025
The series presents a paranoid twist on the signature style of Robinson and Kanin, led by Robinson as Ron Trosper, a suburban husband and father spearheading a mall project in Canton, Ohio, after a big promotion at a property developer.
—Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 12 Nov. 2025
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“Promotion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/promotion. Accessed 16 Nov. 2025.
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promotion
noun
pro·mo·tion
prə-ˈmō-shən
1
: a moving up in position or rank
2
: the promoting of something
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