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
Unlike generative AI, which generates content, and predictive AI, which generates forecasts, agentic AI gathers information and can act autonomously to make decisions in areas such as pricing, planning and promotions.
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David Moin, Footwear News, 8 Jan. 2026
How will the new hires and promotions set Underscore up for 2026?
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 8 Jan. 2026
Other current promotions include a $6 Extra Value Meal with a Sausage McMuffin and a $9 Extra Value Meal with two Snack Wraps.
—Fielding Buck, Oc Register, 8 Jan. 2026
Fox Nation is the official broadcast home of the promotion’s flagship events.
—James Varsallone, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2026
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David Moin, Footwear News, 8 Jan. 2026
How will the new hires and promotions set Underscore up for 2026?
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 8 Jan. 2026
Other current promotions include a $6 Extra Value Meal with a Sausage McMuffin and a $9 Extra Value Meal with two Snack Wraps.
—Fielding Buck, Oc Register, 8 Jan. 2026
Fox Nation is the official broadcast home of the promotion’s flagship events.
—James Varsallone, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2026
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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
Noun
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Washington’s neutrality safeguarded our nation’s first quarter-millennium, enabling our ascent to superpower status and the preservation of liberty at home.—
Daniel Ross Goodman,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Jan. 2026
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But his parents, Trent and Cheryl Chambliss, have worked to keep his meteoric ascent in perspective.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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When armed federal agents roll into residential neighborhoods under vague authority and maximal posture, the odds of catastrophe rise fast.—
Phil Morris The Minnesota Star Tribune,
Arkansas Online,
10 Jan. 2026
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True Caliber is noting the rise of under-counter appliances, such as their single- or dual-tap beverage dispenser, which can be configured for beer or cold brew.—
Kristina McGuirk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Jan. 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,
8 Jan. 2026
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Also popular are small-batch brews with members of a home brew club or another small group bringing their own recipe, brewing it on site and participating in a tapping event to showcase their creation.—
Janice Phelan,
Kansas City Star,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Promotion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/promotion. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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