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
Those years brought new advancements in technology and human ingenuity that were unimaginable at the bottom of the cycle.
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Steve Booren, Denver Post, 15 June 2025
But apart from technological advancements, there were other over-the-top offerings, too.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 15 June 2025
In retirement, Barnett sued Boeing, alleging that the company had denigrated his character and blocked his career advancement during his employment—charges Boeing denies.
—Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 13 June 2025
Communities that have historically been at the back of the line for technological advancements can now potentially leapfrog to implementing cutting-edge solutions tailored to their specific needs.
—Dr. Sreeram Mullankandy, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
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Steve Booren, Denver Post, 15 June 2025
But apart from technological advancements, there were other over-the-top offerings, too.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 15 June 2025
In retirement, Barnett sued Boeing, alleging that the company had denigrated his character and blocked his career advancement during his employment—charges Boeing denies.
—Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 13 June 2025
Communities that have historically been at the back of the line for technological advancements can now potentially leapfrog to implementing cutting-edge solutions tailored to their specific needs.
—Dr. Sreeram Mullankandy, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for advancement
Noun
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That might seem like a sign of an upcoming promotion.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
20 June 2025
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Yet that ignores the inevitable churn that comes with promotion to the Premier League, to say nothing of £148million generated in sales of Romeo Lavia, Tino Livramento, James Ward-Prowse and Nathan Tella.—
Laurie Whitwell,
New York Times,
20 June 2025
Noun
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Some of these teams will succeed in navigating this seller’s market and making significant improvements, likely at considerable cost.—
Arpon Basu,
New York Times,
21 June 2025
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Spending at building material and garden supply stores also saw big drops, suggesting less residential investment in home improvements.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
21 June 2025
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But lawmakers did see progress on some key items Friday, including on the state and local tax (SALT) deduction cap that has proven to be an arduous battle between the Senate GOP and House members from high-tax states.—
Al Weaver,
The Hill,
28 June 2025
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But, as the documentary reveals, real progress would prove trickier to achieve.—
Tim Grierson,
Los Angeles Times,
27 June 2025
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Parking is limited and must be purchased in advance online for $10 at cityofsanteeca.gov/calendar/events/santee-salutes/45842.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 June 2025
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And while fossil fuels have historically been a flexible, reliable option, equipment backlogs now force developers to reserve gas turbines seven to eight years in advance, so new projects wouldn’t enter service until 2031 or later.—
Chris Hopper,
Fortune,
24 June 2025
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Fear of failure often stifles growth and progression.—
Arthi Rabikrisson,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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While there is no cure for ALS, current treatments can slow the progression of symptoms and prolong independence.—
Emily Kay Votruba,
EverydayHealth.com,
17 June 2025
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How did the club manage to stay the course and, to borrow another Philadelphia phrase, trust the process?—
Joe Kozlowski,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 June 2025
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One key element of its data-first approach is its Trends Observatory, which analyzes global trends to help the design decision-making process and to align creativity with market gaps to create a strong and relevant product.—
Footwear News,
Footwear News,
20 June 2025
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Later that morning, other Cornell on Fire activists held up a banner for students and faculty marching in the graduation procession to see.—
Marianne Krasny,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
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About nineteen minutes in, after a meditative string of A-flats, a halting procession of some two hundred and seventy-five chords begins—permutations of eight basic types, containing up to twelve notes.—
Alex Ross,
New Yorker,
23 June 2025
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“Advancement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/advancement. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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