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.
—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
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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Ultimately there were no discounts, though some third-party gift-card promotions took place.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
24 Feb. 2026
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Brands that respond to uncertainty through promotions potentially risk accelerating the erosion of their long-term brand equity — and failing to answer how a brand justifies its price over time.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
24 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Morgan Jade Violi was abducted while playing outside her apartment building July 24, 1996, in Bowling Green, Kentucky, and, for 30 years, her case remained cold until recent advancements in forensic science linked Robert Scott Froberg to her killing.—
Brie Stimson,
FOXNews.com,
1 Mar. 2026
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Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
28 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The Clintons' rise to power paralleled the explosion of talk radio as a political force, with Rush Limbaugh using his daily show as a platform to constantly berate the White House.—
STEVEN SLOAN THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
26 Feb. 2026
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Slowing price rises and higher foreign exchange reserves had prompted predictions of a larger rate cut to shore up growth in one of Africa’s biggest economies.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
25 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Subjecting them to extreme conditions–from the 14,000-foot ascent of Pikes Peak to the barren deserts of the Rebelle Rally.—
Joel Feder,
The Drive,
27 Feb. 2026
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The strenuous hike to Whale Peak was a rugged ascent that featured about 2,600 feet of elevation gain.—
Maura Fox,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Feb. 2026
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“Preferment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preferment. Accessed 4 Mar. 2026.
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