1
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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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
However, in his blog post Thursday, Gates expressed optimism that advancements in artificial intelligence, in combination with his giving, could increase the rate of progress.
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Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 8 May 2025
Curry’s injury sets up the Timberwolves for advancement to their second consecutive Western Conference finals.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 7 May 2025
His journey highlights the quiet yet profound impact of innovation that merges ethical awareness, philosophical reflection, and technological advancement.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 7 May 2025
Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more.
—Kameryn Griesser, CNN Money, 29 Apr. 2025
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Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 8 May 2025
Curry’s injury sets up the Timberwolves for advancement to their second consecutive Western Conference finals.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 7 May 2025
His journey highlights the quiet yet profound impact of innovation that merges ethical awareness, philosophical reflection, and technological advancement.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 7 May 2025
Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more.
—Kameryn Griesser, CNN Money, 29 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for advancement
Noun
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And when asked about his thoughts on promotion and relegation, Nance answered decisively.—
Felipe Cardenas,
New York Times,
15 May 2025
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After a handful of games on the junior varsity team to begin his career, Lewis earned a promotion to the varsity team as a freshman, hitting .333 while primarily at third base.—
Michael Osipoff,
Chicago Tribune,
15 May 2025
Noun
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In years past, life expectancy for people who lived to age 18 showed little improvement.—
Bill Conerly,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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While his selfless running is valuable, a return of five Premier League goals and six assists from 34 league appearances so far suggests there is room for improvement in Szoboszlai’s attacking output — something Slot called out early on.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
16 May 2025
Noun
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Joel, Avie, and Bryan paid keen attention to progress, leaving Gill to immerse himself in the football side and the brothers then committed to a bigger space housing 40 to 50 employees in Pall Mall at an annual rent of £5million.—
Laurie Whitwell,
New York Times,
11 May 2025
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Brimming with character, capital city Muscat is home to cultural attractions that offer a glimpse at the country’s profound connection to its heritage while embracing a nuanced approach to modern progress.—
Natasha Amar,
Forbes.com,
11 May 2025
Noun
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The park’s 125 campsites may be reserved up to a year in advance.—
Jack Schnedler,
Arkansas Online,
19 May 2025
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Use direct language when offering ideas or feedback Don’t apologize in advance for disagreeing or sharing an idea.—
Lorraine K. Lee,
CNBC,
19 May 2025
Noun
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Researchers at Stanford have also developed digital twins to understand the progression of cardiovascular diseases and the potential effectiveness of interventions.—
Mika Newton,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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Finishing top will ensure progression to the competition’s semi-finals, while a top-two finish guarantees a place League A for the 2027 World Cup qualifiers and a more straightforward qualification route.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
13 May 2025
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As the director of printing technology at Alquist 3D his videos, showing the process of 3D -homes being built, get views in the tens of millions of views.—
Sarah Sekula,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
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The film will chronicle a year in the life of the aerobatics team of the French Air and Space Force, from the selection process and intense training to its signature elite aerial displays.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
15 May 2025
Noun
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The community organized a police procession in his honor on March 17, 2022, right before his passing – a touching tribute to a young life devoted to service.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
People.com,
10 May 2025
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Putting aside the procession of recent attacks, some of which seemed to come from Google itself, the biggest threat could come from within.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
7 May 2025
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“Advancement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/advancement. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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