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
Americans with a sweet tooth can celebrate National Donut Day on June 6 with a variety of giveaways and promotions from major chains across the country.
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Kate Nalepinski, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 June 2025
Check out your local dispensary for Best Buds Day promotions.
—Matt Rozo, Mercury News, 6 June 2025
Submit professional appointments, management-level promotions and significant awards for individuals, along with photos as .jpg attachments, to peopleonmove@orlandosentinel.com.
—Joe Rassel, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 June 2025
In addition to that coupon code, signing up for the newsletter allows users to receive email-only promotions, to be notified when a new coupon is available, and even receive printable coupons valid in the store.
—Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 5 June 2025
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Kate Nalepinski, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 June 2025
Check out your local dispensary for Best Buds Day promotions.
—Matt Rozo, Mercury News, 6 June 2025
Submit professional appointments, management-level promotions and significant awards for individuals, along with photos as .jpg attachments, to peopleonmove@orlandosentinel.com.
—Joe Rassel, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 June 2025
In addition to that coupon code, signing up for the newsletter allows users to receive email-only promotions, to be notified when a new coupon is available, and even receive printable coupons valid in the store.
—Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 5 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for promotion
Noun
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Communities that have historically been at the back of the line for technological advancements can now potentially leapfrog to implementing cutting-edge solutions tailored to their specific needs.—
Dr. Sreeram Mullankandy,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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Do any technological advancements really surprise you anymore?—
Joe Cermele,
Outdoor Life,
5 June 2025
Noun
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Protecting Authentic Japanese Whisky The ascent of Japanese whisky on the world’s stage came with an unfortunate side effect: a more deceptive counterpart masquerading under the same name.—
Chris Perugini,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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The ascent of this 32-year-old Dane has been breathtaking, but the artist, a man at ease with himself, is taking it all in stride.—
Laird Borrelli-Persson,
Vogue,
2 June 2025
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The findings show that, between 2021 and 2023, cannabis use among older adults in the U.S. saw a significant rise, with some groups showing especially sharp increases.—
Dario Sabaghi,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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One of the clearest indicators of this shift is the growing rise and relevance of nontraditional finance.—
Liquidia,
USA Today,
5 June 2025
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The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
2 June 2025
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Touting job creation for political expediency is one thing.—
Ashley Nunes,
Chicago Tribune,
2 June 2025
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“Promotion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/promotion. Accessed 14 Jun. 2025.
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