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
At the board's meeting on Thursday, members said the body should look to spend more on research activities and promotions efforts.
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Arkansas Online, 11 Sep. 2025
Often by gradually pushing employees out by eliminating responsibilities, freezing promotions or pay increases or asking employees to return to the office.
—Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Since 2019, cumulative inflation stands at 26%, eroding any real progress made through job-hopping or promotions.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 11 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
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Arkansas Online, 11 Sep. 2025
Often by gradually pushing employees out by eliminating responsibilities, freezing promotions or pay increases or asking employees to return to the office.
—Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Since 2019, cumulative inflation stands at 26%, eroding any real progress made through job-hopping or promotions.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 11 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
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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
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And if 2025 is any indication, next year will only continue her remarkable ascent.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
11 Sep. 2025
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Kirk’s ascent in conservative politics mirrored the rise of right-wing populism in America.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
10 Sep. 2025
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Kirk’s rise from a suburban Chicago teenager to the face of the Republican Party’s youth wing reshaped the political landscape and energized a new generation of conservatives.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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While the motivation behind the killing is still unknown, Kirk's death has escalated anxieties about the rise of political violence in the United States and the deepening divide within American society.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
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The creation of Anglo Teck could be the spark for Glencore and Rio Tinto to restart their negotiations and for BHP to step up its hunt for copper expansion deals.—
Tim Treadgold,
Forbes.com,
10 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.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Promotion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/promotion. Accessed 13 Sep. 2025.
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