preferments

noun

plural of preferment
as in promotions
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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promotions
Noun
  • But at most companies, raises and promotions are largely settled before the formal review conversation happens.
    — Brian Jenney, IEEE Spectrum, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Some brands are soft launching their holiday shopping season while others are tempting us with fall clearance events and limited-time promotions.
    — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 4 Nov. 2026
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