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
Synonyms
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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The promotion offers a variety of flights to Florida and Las Vegas for $58 throughout the summer, including New York to Miami for $58, or Chicago to Fort Myers for $58.
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Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 7 June 2024
Image Some fear that any short-term pursuit of political favor through the scattering of money could undermine the longer-term project of spurring jobs through the promotion of industry.
—Peter S. Goodman, New York Times, 7 June 2024
Travelers can earn the bonus as many as four times, but only after registering for the promotion.
—Ramsey Qubein, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 June 2024
These young Chinese people also reported that bright colors, product packaging and price promotions featured in e-cigarette ads and other promotional materials attracted their attention.
—Jon-Patrick Allem, The Conversation, 31 May 2024
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Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 7 June 2024
Image Some fear that any short-term pursuit of political favor through the scattering of money could undermine the longer-term project of spurring jobs through the promotion of industry.
—Peter S. Goodman, New York Times, 7 June 2024
Travelers can earn the bonus as many as four times, but only after registering for the promotion.
—Ramsey Qubein, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 June 2024
These young Chinese people also reported that bright colors, product packaging and price promotions featured in e-cigarette ads and other promotional materials attracted their attention.
—Jon-Patrick Allem, The Conversation, 31 May 2024
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“Promotion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/promotion. Accessed 15 Jun. 2024.
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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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