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
In fact, holiday campaigns, according to BigCommerce, are no longer just about promotions but instead must deliver real value and create an emotional connection.
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Andre Claudio, Footwear News, 7 Apr. 2026
And then there was that Krispy Kreme promotion.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 7 Apr. 2026
Officials say ticket prices are not expected to increase in the near future, and promotions, including family discounts and limited-time deals available on many routes.
—Nina Burns, CBS News, 6 Apr. 2026
Healey outlined four promotions that will run on the Commuter Rail through June, July, and August — including Free Fridays, a 50% discount on monthly passes, and more.
—Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 6 Apr. 2026
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Andre Claudio, Footwear News, 7 Apr. 2026
And then there was that Krispy Kreme promotion.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 7 Apr. 2026
Officials say ticket prices are not expected to increase in the near future, and promotions, including family discounts and limited-time deals available on many routes.
—Nina Burns, CBS News, 6 Apr. 2026
Healey outlined four promotions that will run on the Commuter Rail through June, July, and August — including Free Fridays, a 50% discount on monthly passes, and more.
—Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 6 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for promotion
Noun
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The advancements and huge sums of money flowing into the sector pose both risks and rewards for insurers and lenders.—
April Roach,
CNBC,
6 Apr. 2026
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Robinson would later express regret over his actions, and both men would express disappointment with the country’s lack of advancement toward racial equality at the end of their lives, says Bryant.—
Suzanne Van Atten,
AJC.com,
5 Apr. 2026
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But the new distance estimate — which was revealed by Judd Freiling, the Artemis 2 ascent flight director, during a press briefing this afternoon — carries more weight than previous ones did.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
3 Apr. 2026
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During a press conference with NASA officials Thursday, Judd Frieling, the Artemis II ascent flight director, said the issue with Microsoft wasn’t surprising.—
Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez,
Fortune,
3 Apr. 2026
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Scientists have taken a particular interest in Antarctica's western shelf due to its potential to cause a significant rise in sea levels.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 Apr. 2026
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The effort is aimed at targeting tobacco use among teens, as concern grows over the rise in youth vaping.—
Brady Halbleib,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 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.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Apr. 2026
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In some areas of the state, county leaders say allowing the creation of data centers can help to diversify the tax revenue away from industries like agriculture, oil, and gas.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
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“Promotion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/promotion. Accessed 9 Apr. 2026.
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