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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Customers are met with add-ons and promotions at nearly every turn, often without consideration for timing, relevance or experience.
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Dan Caldwell, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
It is widely estimated that fighters are given a smaller share of the organization's revenue compared to athletes in other leagues and fighting promotions.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 10 Sep. 2025
This is the idea behind Belmont Park’s new fall promotion, Family Fun Fridays.
—Roxana Popescu, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Sep. 2025
Ability to think beyond the boundaries of fashion led to her promotion as deputy CEO in charge of brand development, a key position as Kering tries to regain its momentum with new designers taking the reins at key brands in its stable including Gucci, Balenciaga and Bottega Veneta.
—Wwd Staff, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2025
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Dan Caldwell, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
It is widely estimated that fighters are given a smaller share of the organization's revenue compared to athletes in other leagues and fighting promotions.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 10 Sep. 2025
This is the idea behind Belmont Park’s new fall promotion, Family Fun Fridays.
—Roxana Popescu, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Sep. 2025
Ability to think beyond the boundaries of fashion led to her promotion as deputy CEO in charge of brand development, a key position as Kering tries to regain its momentum with new designers taking the reins at key brands in its stable including Gucci, Balenciaga and Bottega Veneta.
—Wwd Staff, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2025
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“Promotion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/promotion. Accessed 17 Sep. 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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