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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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
Early childhood education advocates said investment in child care and other initiatives will be pivotal for the city's advancement.
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Beki San Martin, Freep.com, 24 Oct. 2025
Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more.
—Jacopo Prisco, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2025
These advancements open exciting new doors for rapid prototyping and visual storytelling, allowing artists and developers to ideate, visualize, and refine gameplay experiences at a faster pace and with greater scale.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 23 Oct. 2025
Amazon Robotics’ chief technologist Tye Brady told Fortune in May the company’s automation advancements are meant to enhance, not replace, the jobs of humans.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2025
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Beki San Martin, Freep.com, 24 Oct. 2025
Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more.
—Jacopo Prisco, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2025
These advancements open exciting new doors for rapid prototyping and visual storytelling, allowing artists and developers to ideate, visualize, and refine gameplay experiences at a faster pace and with greater scale.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 23 Oct. 2025
Amazon Robotics’ chief technologist Tye Brady told Fortune in May the company’s automation advancements are meant to enhance, not replace, the jobs of humans.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for advancement
Noun
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During the live video, Khan mentioned New Japan Strong and Ring of Honor (ROH) as promotions that would be interested in seeing a National Champion appear at their events.—
Matthew Couden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Eventually, the consumer will click on a promotion from a new bank and open an account.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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Paying close attention to how each pillow affected their sleep, any improvements in neck pain, restlessness, and temperature regulation, to determine which pillows made the grade as the most luxurious options out there, both in sleep feel and in material makeup.—
Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
31 Oct. 2025
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Officials say the historic building is in need of improvements and upgrades.—
Chris Higgins,
Kansas City Star,
31 Oct. 2025
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But even incremental progress would mark a break from a status quo that shields the powerful while leaving the rest behind.—
Newsweek Contributors,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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Are rising rents and deepening exclusion the inevitable byproducts of progress, or the deliberate outcomes of political choices?—
Fahad Zuberi,
Time,
5 Nov. 2025
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The stock has declined about 11% this year, trailing a nearly 17% advance by the S&P 500 Index.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
4 Nov. 2025
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The programs in the series were created in a collaboration with performance artists, and resulted in a group of surreal experimental works that pushed the boundaries of sound and narrative well in advance of the digital era.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 Nov. 2025
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Over time, this can promote autoimmune disorders, contribute to disease progression and decrease longevity.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
3 Nov. 2025
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Combining recent anti-amyloid medications with physical activity, for example, could be a way to hold off progression of Alzheimer’s.—
Alice Park,
Time,
3 Nov. 2025
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This approach can reduce the overhead coordination of traditional innovation processes while maximizing the probability of generating top-tier ideas from the start.—
François Candelon,
Fortune,
31 Oct. 2025
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Liam has spoken extensively about putting on the black leathers, contacts and the wig and that process of not becoming yourself.—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
31 Oct. 2025
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These processions are part of the numerous festivals that celebrate various personal and communal events in the lives of the local community.—
Susmita Baral,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Oct. 2025
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Stays can include Day of the Dead workshops, such as Catrina face painting; a special menu on November 1, 2025; and a luminous procession through the mangroves.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
22 Oct. 2025
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“Advancement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/advancement. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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