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
The club have stuck to their policy of investing in youth, but the calibre of target has leapt up with promotion.
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Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 11 July 2025
All plans include an installation fee of $79.95 to $99.95; however, promotions offering free installation are frequently available.
—Roxanne Downer, USA Today, 11 July 2025
Submit professional appointments, management-level promotions and significant awards for individuals, along with photos as .jpg attachments, to peopleonmove@orlandosentinel.com.
—Joe Rassel, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 July 2025
These are used to target you with aggressive refinancing offers, alarm system ads, or moving service promotions.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 30 June 2025
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Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 11 July 2025
All plans include an installation fee of $79.95 to $99.95; however, promotions offering free installation are frequently available.
—Roxanne Downer, USA Today, 11 July 2025
Submit professional appointments, management-level promotions and significant awards for individuals, along with photos as .jpg attachments, to peopleonmove@orlandosentinel.com.
—Joe Rassel, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 July 2025
These are used to target you with aggressive refinancing offers, alarm system ads, or moving service promotions.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 30 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for promotion
Noun
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Create clear pathways for advancement via micro-credentials.—
Scott White,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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With recent advancements in smart home technologies, a rediscovery of traditional craftsmanship, and a rekindling of national pride, Chinese industry leaders said the number of luxury domestic furniture brands is expected to rise in the near term.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
10 July 2025
Noun
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The time of his winning ascent, 4.03, was slower than Van der Poel’s 3.58 in 2021.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
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Its ascent to the No.1 spot on this list reflects the tastes of travelers to the French capital, where gastronomy is often the focal point of visits.—
Siobhan Reid,
Travel + Leisure,
8 July 2025
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Grok, the second-fastest-growing chatbot, has seen an explosive rise, while Perplexity and Claude are growing steadily.—
Tim Bajarin,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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The same advantages underwrote the rise of the biggest dinosaurs as well as more recent giants like the sloths and mastodons.—
Riley Black,
Smithsonian Magazine,
11 July 2025
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This drive to merge purpose with strategy is what ultimately led to the creation of Brown, Roberts & Associates.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
8 July 2025
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This space is central to the creation of Maison Psyché, a perfume house inspired by Rémy Martin’s centuries of oak-aging expertise.—
Adam Hurly,
Robb Report,
8 July 2025
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“Promotion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/promotion. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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