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
The monthlong promotion has carried on and today its participants range from small community theaters and concert groups to some of the county’s biggest arts organizations, like The Old Globe and Broadway San Diego.
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Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Mar. 2026
The Kings’ fortunes didn’t change much with his promotion and Matt Greene’s addition as an assistant, losing for the 11th time in 16 games.
—Andrew Knoll, Daily News, 3 Mar. 2026
The breakfast chain began the promotion as a way to raise money for charity and is encouraging diners to donate to Feeding America.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 2 Mar. 2026
The promotion is available to QDOBA Rewards members with the purchase of a full-size entrée.
—Doris Alvarez Cea, Florida Times-Union, 2 Mar. 2026
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Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Mar. 2026
The Kings’ fortunes didn’t change much with his promotion and Matt Greene’s addition as an assistant, losing for the 11th time in 16 games.
—Andrew Knoll, Daily News, 3 Mar. 2026
The breakfast chain began the promotion as a way to raise money for charity and is encouraging diners to donate to Feeding America.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 2 Mar. 2026
The promotion is available to QDOBA Rewards members with the purchase of a full-size entrée.
—Doris Alvarez Cea, Florida Times-Union, 2 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for promotion
Noun
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Because of these advantages, amorphous metals have previously been used in specialized electrical components such as transformers, but applying them to automotive traction motors represents a more recent advancement.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Mar. 2026
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Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
7 Mar. 2026
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Giddiness about the speed of their ascent so far?—
Nick Miller,
New York Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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For comedians who’ve witnessed their ascent, which now literally includes hands and feet cemented in front of TCL Chinese Theatre and a star for Fluffy on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, the journey has been incredible to watch.—
Deputy Entertainment,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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The proposal comes as conflict in the Middle East escalates and tensions over Taiwan persist, amid a broader rise in global geopolitical fault lines.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
5 Mar. 2026
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To predict how sea level rise will affect coastal communities, scientists often use a model which estimates sea level by looking at the Earth’s gravitational field and rotation.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN Money,
4 Mar. 2026
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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 Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
3 Mar. 2026
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On Monday, the City Council approved a construction contract for sitework at the location, in the latest step toward the creation of the new plaza.—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Mar. 2026
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“Promotion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/promotion. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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