PROMOTION Synonyms: 35 Similar and Opposite Words

promotion

noun

prə-ˈmō-shən

Definition of promotion

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 The New York Times has filed counterclaims against the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, which is pursuing a lawsuit against the news organization for allegedly discriminating against a white male employee by passing him over for a promotion. — Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 10 July 2026 In fact, Sergei is going to land one hell of a promotion to Chief Designer. — Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 10 July 2026 However, not every Chili’s restaurant is participating in the promotion, so families should check with their local restaurant or confirm availability through the My Chili’s Rewards app before visiting. — Angela Rodriguez, Sacbee.com, 10 July 2026 Charlotte’s twice-yearly dining promotion is back, with prix fixe deals at more than 120 restaurants across the region. — Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 9 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for promotion

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Noun

Chris Young’s Beyond Earth column explores the intersection of space technology and policy, providing thought-provoking commentary on the latest advancements and regulatory developments in the sector.

— Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 13 July 2026
Or the pressure to adopt AI may lead some workers to either seek jobs that do not involve those new advancements or retire altogether.

— Lorie Konish, CNBC, 13 July 2026

Definition of advancement

Noun

With the rise in second-screen watching and secondary content — such as reactions, predictions, commentary, and styling formats — before and after the matches, the opportunity for brands has been enormous.

— Joe Bobowicz, Vogue, 16 July 2026
The eight-part Spanish-language drama, inspired by real events, is set in 1980s Lima, Peru, and follows the rise of an elite law school cabal that infiltrates academia, politics, and organized crime.

— Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 15 July 2026

Definition of rise

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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 Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 16 July 2026
Many organizations have invested heavily in AI to accelerate content creation, for example, yet campaign timelines continue to lengthen because the underlying operating model remains unchanged.

— Jamie Garverick, Fortune, 15 July 2026

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