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 May, Lizzo took promotion for Bitch into her own hands.
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Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
23 June 2026
Relegation and promotion The Championship Series will have a points structure, and the top 90 players on the points list will be retained and remain on the top-tier series.
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Mark Harris,
FOXNews.com,
23 June 2026
Staff come from the surrounding community and have the opportunity for promotions and a true career track.
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Lauren Mowery,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
Check Fidelity's promotions page for the latest offers here.
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Liz Knueven,
CNBC,
23 June 2026
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Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
23 June 2026
Relegation and promotion The Championship Series will have a points structure, and the top 90 players on the points list will be retained and remain on the top-tier series.
—
Mark Harris,
FOXNews.com,
23 June 2026
Staff come from the surrounding community and have the opportunity for promotions and a true career track.
—
Lauren Mowery,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
Check Fidelity's promotions page for the latest offers here.
—
Liz Knueven,
CNBC,
23 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for promotion
Recent Examples of Synonyms for promotion
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Audit your current succession planning process this quarter and implement a mechanism that allows employees to self-nominate for advancement opportunities, ensuring that career trajectories are shaped by direct employee input rather than managerial assumptions.
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Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more.
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But that’s just another note in a unique situation given Brown’s ascent after being traded.
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Supporters credit him with helping elevate UF’s national profile, secure billions of dollars in public investment and drive the university’s ascent in rankings.
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Rodrigo’s other beloved trends, like vintage mod and indie sleaze, are also on the rise on the site.
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The results in New York affirm that socialists are on the rise and likely will field a presidential candidate in 2028.
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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.
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Rather than simply changing how people communicate, access information, or complete transactions, AI increasingly contributes to analysis, synthesis, content creation, decision support, and problem solving.
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“Promotion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/promotion. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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