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as in promotions
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 improvements
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 advances
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 advancements
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.
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Christopher Cann, USA Today, 6 Sep. 2025
His main goal behind joining Interesting Engineering is to learn more about how the recent technological advancements are helping human beings on both societal and individual levels in their daily lives.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2025
This new generation of EVs, dubbed the Neue Klasse after the line of cars that turned the brand’s fortunes around in the 1960s, will feature a bold new design language and exciting technological advancements.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 5 Sep. 2025
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.
—Charles Singh, Nashville Tennessean, 5 Sep. 2025
Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more.
—Jacopo Prisco, CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2025
This likely has a lot to do with the fact that advancements in technology and standards of living have allowed parents to raise kids without much communal help.
—Elissa Strauss, The Atlantic, 28 Aug. 2025
Technological advancements have long reshaped the job market by taking on more laborious and dangerous tasks.
—Ilya Likhov, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
These are just some examples highlighting the innovative spirit and technological advancements that are now common in the United States.
—Jack Kelly, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
Christopher Cann, USA Today, 6 Sep. 2025
His main goal behind joining Interesting Engineering is to learn more about how the recent technological advancements are helping human beings on both societal and individual levels in their daily lives.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2025
This new generation of EVs, dubbed the Neue Klasse after the line of cars that turned the brand’s fortunes around in the 1960s, will feature a bold new design language and exciting technological advancements.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 5 Sep. 2025
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.
—Charles Singh, Nashville Tennessean, 5 Sep. 2025
Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more.
—Jacopo Prisco, CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2025
This likely has a lot to do with the fact that advancements in technology and standards of living have allowed parents to raise kids without much communal help.
—Elissa Strauss, The Atlantic, 28 Aug. 2025
Technological advancements have long reshaped the job market by taking on more laborious and dangerous tasks.
—Ilya Likhov, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
These are just some examples highlighting the innovative spirit and technological advancements that are now common in the United States.
—Jack Kelly, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for advancements
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This is Fortune 500 Power Moves, a column tracking executive shifts—from appointments and promotions to resignations and retirements—within the highest ranks of Fortune 500 companies.—
Fortune Editors,
Fortune,
12 Sep. 2025
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Ty noted that some caregivers might be hesitant to open up about their caregiving experience in the workplace for fear of being passed over for promotions or other advancements.—
Madeline Mitchell,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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The improvements came in the passing attack, with wideout Javen Nicholas recording a career-best 11 catches for 122 yards, coming just one shy of tying Austin Duke’s program reception record of 12.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Sep. 2025
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Velasco quickly noticed improvements within his classroom.—
Erick Trevino,
AZCentral.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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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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Look for opportunities to plug CCU into existing processes with minimal disruption.—
Peter Bendor-Samuel,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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Precision meets material innovation Advanced lasers needed to imprint such tiny formats already exist, Tsapatsis explained, but the challenge has been finding materials and processes capable of handling ever-smaller microchips.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
11 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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In past discussions, Asimov had employed the apt analogy of examining the elemental motion of gasses, where movements of each individual molecule is nearly impossible to predict, but taken as a whole its progressions and paths can be charted out across inconceivable oceans of time.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
29 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Of course as their cross-country road trip progresses and Felice racks up first-round-loss after first-round-loss, Gatti’s louche lifestyle is revealed to have a darker, more depressive aspect.—
Jessica Kiang,
Variety,
6 Sep. 2025
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As your career progresses and your needs change, some relationships may naturally fade while new ones emerge.—
Sherry Martin,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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The outlet reported that Harry is expected to walk side by side with his brother at the forefront of the processions through the streets of London.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
8 Sep. 2025
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Look out for medieval reenactments for which whole towns dress in costume, and religious processions where music is the soul of the streets.—
Daniel Scheffler,
Forbes.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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“Advancements.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/advancements. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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