as in promotion
a raising or a state of being raised to a higher rank or position
anticipated her preferment to a better-paying position within the company
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Recent Examples of preferment
Make the preferment: In a stand mixer bowl, whisk together the water, flour and yeast and mix until no dry spots remain.
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Jason Mastrodonato, The Mercury News, 16 Dec. 2024
Make the dough: Add the flour, whole eggs, egg yolk (reserve the white for brushing on later), honey, oil, ground coriander, orange zest and salt to the preferment.
—Jason Mastrodonato, The Mercury News, 16 Dec. 2024
The evolution of the dough at Flour + Water OG was inspired by their research and development at Flour + Water Pizzeria and the findings of what a preferment does to the complexity of that dough.
—Chelsea Davis, Forbes, 16 Sep. 2024
The Communist government’s leadership compound in Beijing, Zhongnanhai, more and more resembles an imperial palace where royal favorites jockey for preferment and titles.
—Michael Schuman, The Atlantic, 13 Oct. 2022
Government patronage, rather than innovation and the service of one’s neighbor, becomes the path to preferment, and innovation is consequently replaced by lobbying and supplication for special status.
—Cameron Hilditch, National Review, 12 Aug. 2021
Working-class Protestants are watching the new global economy select their old tribal enemies for preferment while they themselves are left behind.
—Cameron Hilditch, National Review, 15 Apr. 2021
Why should the government give yet another preferment to investment in upgrading the human capital of the affluent, over the capital investments of other entrepreneurs and workers?
—Andrew Stuttaford, National Review, 21 Nov. 2020
Think of a preferment like a head start towards fermentation.
—Sarah Jampel, Bon Appétit, 11 Oct. 2020
Jason Mastrodonato, The Mercury News, 16 Dec. 2024
Make the dough: Add the flour, whole eggs, egg yolk (reserve the white for brushing on later), honey, oil, ground coriander, orange zest and salt to the preferment.
—Jason Mastrodonato, The Mercury News, 16 Dec. 2024
The evolution of the dough at Flour + Water OG was inspired by their research and development at Flour + Water Pizzeria and the findings of what a preferment does to the complexity of that dough.
—Chelsea Davis, Forbes, 16 Sep. 2024
The Communist government’s leadership compound in Beijing, Zhongnanhai, more and more resembles an imperial palace where royal favorites jockey for preferment and titles.
—Michael Schuman, The Atlantic, 13 Oct. 2022
Government patronage, rather than innovation and the service of one’s neighbor, becomes the path to preferment, and innovation is consequently replaced by lobbying and supplication for special status.
—Cameron Hilditch, National Review, 12 Aug. 2021
Working-class Protestants are watching the new global economy select their old tribal enemies for preferment while they themselves are left behind.
—Cameron Hilditch, National Review, 15 Apr. 2021
Why should the government give yet another preferment to investment in upgrading the human capital of the affluent, over the capital investments of other entrepreneurs and workers?
—Andrew Stuttaford, National Review, 21 Nov. 2020
Think of a preferment like a head start towards fermentation.
—Sarah Jampel, Bon Appétit, 11 Oct. 2020
Recent Examples of Synonyms for preferment
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Additionally, Wrangler will be running radio advertisements in each tour market, offering promotions, seat upgrades, and ticket giveaways.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
7 Aug. 2025
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Community is one of the pillars of the brand’s ethos, seen in diverse projects such as its work with the Scottish capital’s university, the promotion of local craftspeople, its large network of engaged influencers and even the cross-generational aspects of its products.—
Gemma A. Williams,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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In a market grappling with shrinking margins and mounting energy scrutiny, the launch underscores that the sector’s next significant advancements may be forged in the open.—
Becca Bratcher,
Forbes.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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Seema gave thanks for the advancements made in gluten free baked goods, showing a strong willingness to adjust her expectations for pies and relationships in equal measure.—
Sandra Gonzalez,
CNN Money,
15 Aug. 2025
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Throw in a $50 price rise (albeit one that will offer more storage in the base model), and the general public will see the Pixel 10 and Pixel 10 Pro as more effective, more feature-complete, and more value for money than Apple’s offering.—
Ewan Spence,
Forbes.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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Perhaps the most surprising development in that department can be found in the rise of undrafted rookie Efton Chism.—
Michael Hurley,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Aug. 2025
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Its ascent helps bring it to the top 40 on that tally for the first time.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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During its ascent, the spacecraft reaches supersonic speeds surpassing 2,000 mph before the rocket booster separates from the crew capsule.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
1 Aug. 2025
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“Preferment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preferment. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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