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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To celebrate this landmark anniversary, the restaurant is offering a special promotion honoring its origins — with one caveat aimed at helping others in the capital region.
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Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 17 Dec. 2025
Other reports show a decrease in spending, but note that people spend, on average, over $600 during the Black Friday promotions alone.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 17 Dec. 2025
The company had gone bankrupt, closed dozens of locations, and lost millions related to an endless shrimp promotion.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 17 Dec. 2025
Part of the reason the NRC was formed was because the predecessor to the DOE, known as the Atomic Energy Commission, oversaw both safety and promotion of nuclear power at the same time.
—Geoff Brumfiel, NPR, 17 Dec. 2025
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Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 17 Dec. 2025
Other reports show a decrease in spending, but note that people spend, on average, over $600 during the Black Friday promotions alone.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 17 Dec. 2025
The company had gone bankrupt, closed dozens of locations, and lost millions related to an endless shrimp promotion.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 17 Dec. 2025
Part of the reason the NRC was formed was because the predecessor to the DOE, known as the Atomic Energy Commission, oversaw both safety and promotion of nuclear power at the same time.
—Geoff Brumfiel, NPR, 17 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for promotion
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“Promotion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/promotion. Accessed 21 Dec. 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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