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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Gemma A. Williams, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025
Additionally, Wrangler will be running radio advertisements in each tour market, offering promotions, seat upgrades, and ticket giveaways.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 7 Aug. 2025
Launched in 2023 through a distribution deal with Interscope, the label allows Karol G to retain ownership of her masters, while the major handles distribution and promotion.
—Thania Garcia, Variety, 6 Aug. 2025
Given the success of its new menu items and promotions, McDonald’s is keeping its foot on the gas this quarter, with the upcoming release of the highly anticipated Snack Wrap.
—Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2025
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Gemma A. Williams, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025
Additionally, Wrangler will be running radio advertisements in each tour market, offering promotions, seat upgrades, and ticket giveaways.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 7 Aug. 2025
Launched in 2023 through a distribution deal with Interscope, the label allows Karol G to retain ownership of her masters, while the major handles distribution and promotion.
—Thania Garcia, Variety, 6 Aug. 2025
Given the success of its new menu items and promotions, McDonald’s is keeping its foot on the gas this quarter, with the upcoming release of the highly anticipated Snack Wrap.
—Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 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 Aug. 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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