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as in promotion
a raising or a state of being raised to a higher rank or position
the young man's rapid advancement in the company came as no surprise to those who knew he was the president's nephew
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as in improvement
an instance of notable progress in the development of knowledge, technology, or skill
science has made huge advancements in the field of genetics in recent years
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as in progress
forward movement in time or place
wondered why we hadn't made any advancement in the long checkout line for at least 10 minutes
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Recent Examples of advancement
This technology sits next to exciting hardware advancements as a key aspect of Intel’s long-term performance roadmap for enthusiasts.
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Michael Justin Allen Sexton, PC Magazine, 11 Mar. 2026
But how much advancements in AI tech are really contributing to the layoffs remains a subject of heated debate.
—Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 11 Mar. 2026
The hotel is also collaborating with government technical schools to develop a training program, contributing to educational advancement and offering a career path to residents.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Mar. 2026
Specific goals, apart from AI, electric vehicles and robotics, include making advancements in semiconductors, batteries, biomedicine and 6G mobile networks.
—Ken Moritsugu, Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2026
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Michael Justin Allen Sexton, PC Magazine, 11 Mar. 2026
But how much advancements in AI tech are really contributing to the layoffs remains a subject of heated debate.
—Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 11 Mar. 2026
The hotel is also collaborating with government technical schools to develop a training program, contributing to educational advancement and offering a career path to residents.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Mar. 2026
Specific goals, apart from AI, electric vehicles and robotics, include making advancements in semiconductors, batteries, biomedicine and 6G mobile networks.
—Ken Moritsugu, Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for advancement
Noun
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Platforming prominent names like Andrew Tate, the manosphere and its promotion on social media are being debated in all corners of society at present.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
17 Mar. 2026
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Organized by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), the city’s leading trade promotion agency, the event has grown over three decades into Asia’s foremost marketplace for film and television content.—
Faye Bradley,
Variety,
17 Mar. 2026
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The money to transform the website came from capital improvement projects, but officials could not answer questions about specific bonds or other funding sources used for the project.—
Chaya Tong,
Austin American Statesman,
19 Mar. 2026
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Therefore, your desire to pull up your socks and make some improvements might be a bit scattered or unwise.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
19 Mar. 2026
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Speak clearly, then document agreements to secure your progress.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
15 Mar. 2026
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Canning’s progress Right-hander Griffin Canning threw about 24 pitches in simulated game on Sunday morning in Peoria, his second time facing hitters this spring.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Mar. 2026
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Or does this team, despite starting three freshmen, have the resiliency necessary to survive and advance?—
Jon Wilner,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
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With sodium being abundant and inexpensive, such advances could accelerate the deployment of sodium-ion batteries in grid storage, renewable energy integration, and backup power applications.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
18 Mar. 2026
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Because of the very rapid speed of progression, clinicians are advised to maintain a high level of suspicion.—
Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
20 Mar. 2026
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The work of documentaries must be rigorous, contextualized, and unflinching enough to help stop the progression of an insidious message and movement.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
19 Mar. 2026
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The rally followed a recent fact-finding process—a formal step in labor negotiations—which took place last Monday and Wednesday, during which union leaders said the district ended discussions early.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
19 Mar. 2026
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While humans can guide robots remotely, the process is mentally exhausting and often too slow to prevent sudden failures.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The ensemble came on stage holding candles and did a procession.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
18 Mar. 2026
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These moving, samba-playing processions have been running since the early 1900s, though the origins of Carnival go further back still.—
Laura French,
TheWeek,
18 Mar. 2026
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“Advancement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/advancement. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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