as in advancement
a raising or a state of being raised to a higher rank or position
after 10 years at the company he was rewarded with a promotion to vice president
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Recent Examples of promotion
Illinois remains a key location for the promotion of Ireland’s trade and foreign policy priorities.
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Brian Cahalane, Chicago Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
The Promotion Committee recognized An’s Electronic Repair, Indie Yoga, Official Ocean Beach, Scoops Ocean Beach, Wonderland Ocean Pub and Sourdough & Moore for marketing, promotion and community presence.
—Point Loma-Ob Monthly, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
One of his secrets wasn’t asking for a promotion—but rather letting his skills speak for himself—and being honest with reality.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 16 Feb. 2026
Roddick said to a small group of reporters before participating in the promotions of the Dallas Open.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Feb. 2026
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Brian Cahalane, Chicago Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
The Promotion Committee recognized An’s Electronic Repair, Indie Yoga, Official Ocean Beach, Scoops Ocean Beach, Wonderland Ocean Pub and Sourdough & Moore for marketing, promotion and community presence.
—Point Loma-Ob Monthly, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
One of his secrets wasn’t asking for a promotion—but rather letting his skills speak for himself—and being honest with reality.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 16 Feb. 2026
Roddick said to a small group of reporters before participating in the promotions of the Dallas Open.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for promotion
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But the bill’s advancement was not cause for celebration among the food security advocates who have been calling for state funds to cover the cost of school meal copays for years.—
Matthew Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
15 Feb. 2026
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After reporting Rotter, Walker said he was subjected to racial harassment and a hostile working environment, including being denied overtime, training and advancement opportunities, according to court filings.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
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Wednesday’s Black History Month event marked a continued defense of a president who has made racial grievance a hallmark of his political ascent.—
Cleve R. Wootson Jr,
Washington Post,
19 Feb. 2026
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With a deep pipeline of large-scale shows and ticket demand continuing its ascent, we are positioned for another year of double-digit operating income and AOI growth in 2026.—
Steven J. Horowitz,
Variety,
19 Feb. 2026
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The rise has been especially stark in cities that have been roiled by enforcement surges and protests.—
Isabelle Chapman,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
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Kwon argues that the proxy for that speculation is the rise in options trading, as opposed to traditional buy-hold-sell retail investor behavior.—
Jim Edwards,
Fortune,
18 Feb. 2026
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The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
18 Feb. 2026
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The committee’s creation is the latest call for transparency and further investigation in the aftermath of the Justice Department’s release of a trove of Epstein files, which has sent shockwaves through several industries after revelations about the late financier’s ties to prominent figures.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
18 Feb. 2026
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“Promotion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/promotion. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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