as in advancement
a raising or a state of being raised to a higher rank or position
after 10 years at the company he was rewarded with a promotion to vice president
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Recent Examples of promotion
In a letter to Starbucks employees released Wednesday, Starbucks’ Chief Partner Officer Sara Kelly said the union has proposed a 65% pay increase immediately and a 77% increase over three years, with additional payments for things like weekends or days when Starbucks runs promotions.
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Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 6 Nov. 2025
From iconic festival to global tour promotion for superstar artists, to some of the most iconic and well-known venues, AEG Presents is a world leader in the music and entertainment industry.
—Kristen Wisneski, Billboard, 30 Oct. 2025
For example, by putting access to contraception and women’s healthcare on the agenda of employee well-being discussions, or by reviewing leave policies and routes to promotion.
—Vogue, 30 Oct. 2025
For now, Gipson’s arrival appears to be a potential roadblock for Basham’s promotion.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 28 Oct. 2025
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Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 6 Nov. 2025
From iconic festival to global tour promotion for superstar artists, to some of the most iconic and well-known venues, AEG Presents is a world leader in the music and entertainment industry.
—Kristen Wisneski, Billboard, 30 Oct. 2025
For example, by putting access to contraception and women’s healthcare on the agenda of employee well-being discussions, or by reviewing leave policies and routes to promotion.
—Vogue, 30 Oct. 2025
For now, Gipson’s arrival appears to be a potential roadblock for Basham’s promotion.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 28 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for promotion
Noun
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Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more.—
Jackie Wattles,
CNN Money,
8 Nov. 2025
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The massive margin of victory sets Minnesota (5-4) up well for NBA Cup advancement.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
8 Nov. 2025
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But the aftershocks of his success are also being felt more than 8,000 miles away in cities across the world’s most populous country, where his ascent is both celebrated and criticized.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
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Efforts to compete with Amazon during its ascent in the 2010s had department stores playing catchup on supply chain prowess and integrating stores with e-commerce—sometimes to the detriment of in-store experience.—
Phil Wahba,
Fortune,
7 Nov. 2025
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Activists there leveraged this wholly unanticipated outcome to accelerate the rise of an organized antislavery campaign after 1783.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
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But, amid the rise of the penny press in the 1830s, publishers sought to bring news to the masses.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
7 Nov. 2025
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For the first time since the liberal international order’s creation, its leaders aspired to make the system truly global.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Nov. 2025
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As with Maybach’s creations on land, Beyond Horizons will blend traditional craftsmanship with sophisticated technology.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
4 Nov. 2025
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“Promotion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/promotion. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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