as in advancement
a raising or a state of being raised to a higher rank or position
after 10 years at the company he was rewarded with a promotion to vice president
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Recent Examples of promotion
After working as a digital and promotions coordinator, Gahagen was promoted to director of corporate development and later became an executive, per his LinkedIn.
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Alex Gurley, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025
His promotion of conspiracy theories claiming vaccines cause autism, linking antidepressants to school shootings and even suggesting WiFi causes cancer alarmed healthcare professionals and Democratic lawmakers.
—Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
Through the end of September 2025, US buyers can get a free membership for the life of their device as part of the brand's launch promotion.
—PC Magazine, 3 Sep. 2025
Red Bull Racing Formula One team principal Laurent Mekies has opened up about the potential promotion of rookie driver Isack Hadjar, who secured his maiden podium at the Dutch Grand Prix last weekend.
—Saajan Jogia, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
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Alex Gurley, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025
His promotion of conspiracy theories claiming vaccines cause autism, linking antidepressants to school shootings and even suggesting WiFi causes cancer alarmed healthcare professionals and Democratic lawmakers.
—Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
Through the end of September 2025, US buyers can get a free membership for the life of their device as part of the brand's launch promotion.
—PC Magazine, 3 Sep. 2025
Red Bull Racing Formula One team principal Laurent Mekies has opened up about the potential promotion of rookie driver Isack Hadjar, who secured his maiden podium at the Dutch Grand Prix last weekend.
—Saajan Jogia, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for promotion
Noun
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The top floors of the museum are dedicated to African American culture and the pivotal role Black Americans have played in everything from music and literature to technological advancements and the military.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
6 Sep. 2025
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But the parade, commemorating the end of World War II, was undoubtedly intended to telegraph the rapid advancement of the world’s largest military, and signal Xi’s growing ability to project hard power on the world stage.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
6 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Released in August 2024, the song’s ascent was a slow burn.—
Kyle Denis,
Billboard,
4 Sep. 2025
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The very effort meant to stall its ascent is accelerating it.—
Craig S. Smith,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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The John Reid Road in South Tyneside is another slog, another rise.—
George Caulkin,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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The company’s extraordinary rise from an upstart carmaker to a global force in sustainable energy and transport has been fueled by his relentless ambition and uncanny ability to attract capital.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
5 Sep. 2025
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The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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That's in addition to his other announcements for the creation of three China-SCO centers for tech innovation, higher education and vocational training.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Promotion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/promotion. Accessed 7 Sep. 2025.
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