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 suit claims the council retroactively changed the rules to accommodate Bonace's promotion and goes on to say Bonace's actions created a hostile work environment.
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Jennifer Borrasso, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026
So, yeah, congrats on the promotion, John!
—Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 21 Apr. 2026
In fact, there were even doubts about whether Farke would be kept on after winning promotion with Leeds.
—Stuart James, New York Times, 20 Apr. 2026
Kawaii Labs, led by Misa Kimura, oversees several girl groups, including Cutie Street, who have been going viral internationally following music show promotions in Korea.
—Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 19 Apr. 2026
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Jennifer Borrasso, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026
So, yeah, congrats on the promotion, John!
—Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 21 Apr. 2026
In fact, there were even doubts about whether Farke would be kept on after winning promotion with Leeds.
—Stuart James, New York Times, 20 Apr. 2026
Kawaii Labs, led by Misa Kimura, oversees several girl groups, including Cutie Street, who have been going viral internationally following music show promotions in Korea.
—Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 19 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for promotion
Noun
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But Gernsback's innovation of collecting previously-diffuse bits of literature ruminating on scientific discovery or technological advancement in one place proved to be an idea with staying power.—
Chris Klimek,
NPR,
25 Apr. 2026
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The case stands as a powerful example of how advancements in forensic science, particularly utilizing DNA and forensic genetic genealogy, continue to transform cold case investigations, delivering answers even decades after crimes occur.—
Joseph Buczek,
CBS News,
25 Apr. 2026
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To see Ben’s growth, to see Jon, his rapid ascent, and to see the team’s success, to see DA — there’s a tremendous sense of pride watching your buddies do such great things professionally.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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His ascent was fueled by an outstanding performance during the 2025 season, sharing Mountain West Defensive Player of the Year honors, standing out at the NFL Combine and nailing in-person interviews.—
Kirk Kenney,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
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His rise has been steady, but the actor’s life is an uncertain one.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2026
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The rainstorm, however, is the least of Haiti’s worries as authorities continue to see several overlapping developments amid an ongoing rise in kidnappings and rapes and indiscriminate attacks against civilians, all carried out by armed gangs.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
22 Apr. 2026
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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,
21 Apr. 2026
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Paris said a focus of the bill is addressing the reimbursement rates, the creation of two new funds and continuing up an existing fund to provide more support for foster care families.—
Livi Stanford,
Hartford Courant,
21 Apr. 2026
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“Promotion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/promotion. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.
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