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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Founded in 2003, ADI supports the growth and success of small-scale distillers through education, advocacy, networking, and promotion of best practices in the industry.
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Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
And when asked about his thoughts on promotion and relegation, Nance answered decisively.
—Felipe Cardenas, New York Times, 15 May 2025
After a handful of games on the junior varsity team to begin his career, Lewis earned a promotion to the varsity team as a freshman, hitting .333 while primarily at third base.
—Michael Osipoff, Chicago Tribune, 15 May 2025
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Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
And when asked about his thoughts on promotion and relegation, Nance answered decisively.
—Felipe Cardenas, New York Times, 15 May 2025
After a handful of games on the junior varsity team to begin his career, Lewis earned a promotion to the varsity team as a freshman, hitting .333 while primarily at third base.
—Michael Osipoff, Chicago Tribune, 15 May 2025
Read more: Prevention & Treatment Fitness 6 Sources Emily is a health communication consultant, writer, and editor at EVR Creative, specializing in public health research and health promotion.
—Emily Brown, Verywell Health, 14 May 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 19 May. 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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