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 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Cameron Hilditch,
National Review,
12 Aug. 2021
Think of a preferment like a head start towards fermentation.
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Sarah Jampel,
Bon Appétit,
11 Oct. 2020
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
Think of a preferment like a head start towards fermentation.
—
Sarah Jampel,
Bon Appétit,
11 Oct. 2020
Recent Examples of Synonyms for preferment
Noun
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That’s exactly how Comber — now store director, after a promotion — has used it.
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Amron, Dane, Amanda and Alondra bring deep relationships and a modern understanding of the business, and Chinazam and Kashia have each earned these promotions through hard work and strong instincts.
Noun
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Audit your current succession planning process this quarter and implement a mechanism that allows employees to self-nominate for advancement opportunities, ensuring that career trajectories are shaped by direct employee input rather than managerial assumptions.
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Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more.
Noun
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Rodrigo’s other beloved trends, like vintage mod and indie sleaze, are also on the rise on the site.
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The results in New York affirm that socialists are on the rise and likely will field a presidential candidate in 2028.
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Rissetto's relaxed style has been a key ingredient to her ascent in America's food fights.
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But the 5-year-old Shell’s status as a nearly year-round concert and live events site has grown hand-in-hand with its swift ascent as a San Diego landmark that is prominently featured in tourism marketing campaigns for the city and the region.
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“Preferment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preferment. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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