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as in promotion
a raising or a state of being raised to a higher rank or position
the young man's rapid advancement in the company came as no surprise to those who knew he was the president's nephew
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as in improvement
an instance of notable progress in the development of knowledge, technology, or skill
science has made huge advancements in the field of genetics in recent years
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as in progress
forward movement in time or place
wondered why we hadn't made any advancement in the long checkout line for at least 10 minutes
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Recent Examples of advancement
Exercises include practicing search and rescue, forcible entry, ventilation techniques, hose line advancement and salvage operations.
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Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 2 Oct. 2025
What is perhaps surprising is that some parents and soon-to-be parents cling so tightly to old wives tales in the face of so much technological advancement.
—Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 2 Oct. 2025
These advancements help give users a more personalized smart home experience.
—Sarah Lord, PC Magazine, 2 Oct. 2025
Along with each political plot twist in the paddock, technological advancements cause quite a stir.
—Alex Kalinauckas, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
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Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 2 Oct. 2025
What is perhaps surprising is that some parents and soon-to-be parents cling so tightly to old wives tales in the face of so much technological advancement.
—Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 2 Oct. 2025
These advancements help give users a more personalized smart home experience.
—Sarah Lord, PC Magazine, 2 Oct. 2025
Along with each political plot twist in the paddock, technological advancements cause quite a stir.
—Alex Kalinauckas, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for advancement
Noun
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The companies had been at odds over the past week, with the programmer running ads and social media promotions calling attention to the operator’s Big Tech DNA.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
2 Oct. 2025
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Still, the flip-flop has become a defining silhouette of 2025, appearing in street style, front rows and even film promotion.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The measure has been long sought to ensure that every penny of tax paid at the pump goes toward road and bridge improvements.—
Paul Egan,
Freep.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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According to her findings, although two-parent Black families had improved outcomes versus their peers from single-parent homes, the improvement was generally modest.—
Meagan Jordan,
Rolling Stone,
3 Oct. 2025
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Since that visit, Williams says, Shiloh has seen very little progress.—
Maia Rosenfeld,
ABC News,
1 Oct. 2025
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Superintendent Mary Skipper noted the district’s progress in literacy, multilingual learners’ success and for students with special education plans.—
Grace Zokovitch,
Boston Herald,
30 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The vigil, which had been planned several weeks in advance, was organized by the Genesee County Republican Party as a reaction to violent incidents such as the assassination of Charlie Kirk.—
Tess Ware,
Freep.com,
29 Sep. 2025
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Goldberg has long warned her audiences about the rise of AI and technological advances, particularly Amazon Alexa.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
29 Sep. 2025
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The composition has many hallmarks of surrealism, including dream logic – the strange, flowing and often illogical progression of images reflecting the unpredictable nature of dreams – metamorphosis and psychic ambiguity.—
Sally Jane Brown,
The Conversation,
29 Sep. 2025
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The protection gave Mahomes ample time to work through his progressions regularly, resulting in at least one reception for nine different pass-catchers.—
Pete Sweeney,
Kansas City Star,
29 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Perched on a hillside, The Hotel Hershey has family-friendly guest rooms, suites, and villas; amenities and activities like hiking trails and family s’mores roasts; a special kids check-in process; and various perks and benefits for visiting the local attractions.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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What's your process for discovering which types of topics or stories will appeal to our search audience?—
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel,
jsonline.com,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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At the end of the service, a funeral procession carried Howard's casket, now draped in an American flag, south along Hickory Road.—
Liam Rappleye,
Freep.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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Approximately 600 mourners were inside the church, while another 2,400 fans lined the streets outside to witness the procession, according to the James Dean Gallery website.—
Samantha Stutsman,
PEOPLE,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Advancement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/advancement. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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