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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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2
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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3
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
Tesla Full-Self Driving (FSD) software is under investigation Tesla is far from the only automotive brand currently making advancements in semi-autonomous and autonomous vehicle technology.
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Charles Singh, Nashville Tennessean, 5 Sep. 2025
If the slow-burn romances between Jim and Pam and, eventually, Dwight and Angela gave the original series heart, The Paper establishes several workplace pairings immediately and plainly, accelerating their advancement.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2025
Participants were also asked to share their opinions on their current employer based on criteria including salary and benefits, advancement opportunities, management style, whether there is an environment of fairness and trust, and if the company has a positive reputation.
—Haniya Rae, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Winners will have exclusive access to Academy members to support their career advancement, the Academy said.
—Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 27 Aug. 2025
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Charles Singh, Nashville Tennessean, 5 Sep. 2025
If the slow-burn romances between Jim and Pam and, eventually, Dwight and Angela gave the original series heart, The Paper establishes several workplace pairings immediately and plainly, accelerating their advancement.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2025
Participants were also asked to share their opinions on their current employer based on criteria including salary and benefits, advancement opportunities, management style, whether there is an environment of fairness and trust, and if the company has a positive reputation.
—Haniya Rae, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Winners will have exclusive access to Academy members to support their career advancement, the Academy said.
—Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 27 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for advancement
Noun
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The edge-of-roster promotions of pitchers like Ryan Borucki and Easton Lucas won’t suddenly save the bullpen.—
Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
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While the brand initially started off as a column in a youth-run magazine, Dimoldenberg parlayed the idea into a digital series which is now increasingly being used by film marketing teams as part of the press cycle for film promotion.—
Diana Lodderhose,
Deadline,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Arne Slot has improvements at every level of last year’s title-winning team.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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Home improvement impersonators remain a persistent problem, with contractors offering to pave driveways or repair roofs, collecting large advance payments, and then disappearing.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Put a fire under the slow-moving progress of Chicago’s consent decree.—
Laura Washington,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Sep. 2025
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On the surface, this looks like progress, a streamlined experience where convenience reigns supreme.—
Maria Williams,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The main advances came under Gustavo Alfaro and Sanchez, who many saw as slightly unfortunate to lose his job in the wake of the 2024 Copa America.—
Jack Lang,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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Multiple drivers fueling cost surge Some of the increases are due to advances in medical science.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Allen consistently had time to scan the field and go through his progressions.—
The Athletic NFL Staff,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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The study demonstrated the varied progression of the disease among different individuals.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Sep. 2025
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Partners have no control over or input into the reporting or editing process and do not review stories before publication.—
Data Skrive,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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Cubie Hernandez, the organization’s chief technology and learning officer, said the goal is to help families have confidence during the mortgage process while pushing the industry to modernize.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
5 Sep. 2025
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Before their procession Saturday, the pilgrims gathered for a Mass in the Gesù church held by a senior Italian bishop, Francesco Savino.—
Christopher Lamb,
CNN Money,
6 Sep. 2025
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The vision of Buckley as its leader that emerges from his narrative is one not of a commanding general but of a baton twirler at the head of a long procession.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Advancement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/advancement. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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