promotion

noun

prə-ˈmō-shən How to pronounce promotion (audio)
Definition of promotionnext
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 Teague pointed to examples that demonstrate how smart promotion and word-of-mouth via social media helps drive viewership to Disney’s biggest investments in TV and film. — Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 15 Aug. 2026 June’s sales were helped by auto makers’ promotion incentives. — Anne D'innocenzio, Fortune, 14 Aug. 2026 Store owners and marketers must look beyond traditional sales promotions and rethink their physical space. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 14 Aug. 2026 To celebrate this milestone, the company is offering its largest Brand Day promotion to date. — Emma Clapp, USA Today, 14 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for promotion
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  1. advancement
  2. ascent
  3. rise
  4. creation
Noun
  • Having captured global attention with its dancing and kung-fu fighting androids, China’s Unitree has become the poster child of the country’s robotic advancement.
    — John Liu, CNN Money, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Research has shown that women with obesity earn about 6% less than thinner women for identical work and that people in larger bodies may also face discriminatory termination and negative stereotypes that can hinder hiring and career advancement.
    — Brittney McNamara, Vogue, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of advancement
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  • The ascent of Polymarket, Kalshi, and other event prediction markets has led to new opportunities for insider trading.
    — Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Redgrift and Forest’s ascent through the gallery’s ranks often followed parallel trajectories, and both were promoted following an earlier restructuring in 2021.
    — News Desk, Artforum, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of ascent
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  • Artificial intelligence has enabled the rapid rise of such tools, capable of digitally manipulating photos with little effort.
    — Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Although holiday spending plans are not particularly negative, many shoppers are feeling the effects of years of inflation and the recent rise in gas prices.
    — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of rise
Noun
  • The meta story of Life of M’s creation — how Cusk ignored decorum in favor of artistic absolutism — is perhaps the most intriguing element of this saga.
    — Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 19 Aug. 2026
  • From matcha cheesecake to hot Cheeto pizza, the 2026 Big Tex Choice Awards came to an end Tuesday, with 15 food creations going head-to-head and the winners selected ahead of this year's State Fair of Texas.
    — Briauna Brown, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of creation

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