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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The fast-food chain did not mention which stores would participate in the promotion and did not immediately respond to USA TODAY's request for more information.
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Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 15 Jan. 2026
Through early January, the site had collected 22,000 views, mostly through social media promotion, Gary said.
—Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Jan. 2026
Adelman, who gained trust as a longtime assistant before his promotion, empowered the players to lean into their individual strengths within the team concept.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 15 Jan. 2026
To use the promotion, customers must use the code BOGOSTACK at checkout.
—Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 15 Jan. 2026
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Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 15 Jan. 2026
Through early January, the site had collected 22,000 views, mostly through social media promotion, Gary said.
—Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Jan. 2026
Adelman, who gained trust as a longtime assistant before his promotion, empowered the players to lean into their individual strengths within the team concept.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 15 Jan. 2026
To use the promotion, customers must use the code BOGOSTACK at checkout.
—Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 15 Jan. 2026
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 16 Jan. 2026.
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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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