PROMOTION Synonyms: 35 Similar and Opposite Words

promotion

noun

prə-ˈmō-shən

Definition of promotion

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 New York Times has filed counterclaims against the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, which is pursuing a lawsuit against the news organization for allegedly discriminating against a white male employee by passing him over for a promotion. — Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 10 July 2026 In fact, Sergei is going to land one hell of a promotion to Chief Designer. — Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 10 July 2026 However, not every Chili’s restaurant is participating in the promotion, so families should check with their local restaurant or confirm availability through the My Chili’s Rewards app before visiting. — Angela Rodriguez, Sacbee.com, 10 July 2026 Charlotte’s twice-yearly dining promotion is back, with prix fixe deals at more than 120 restaurants across the region. — Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 9 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for promotion

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Chris Young’s Beyond Earth column explores the intersection of space technology and policy, providing thought-provoking commentary on the latest advancements and regulatory developments in the sector.

— Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 13 July 2026
Or the pressure to adopt AI may lead some workers to either seek jobs that do not involve those new advancements or retire altogether.

— Lorie Konish, CNBC, 13 July 2026

Definition of advancement

Noun

The rise in demand is reflected in the company’s consolidated earnings, with revenue and net profit soaring at CAGRs of 24% and 39%, respectively, over the five years from fiscal 2021.

— Anu Raghunathan, Forbes.com, 9 July 2026
The free and open internet faces threats from companies propagating walled gardens designed to control your data and the rise of black-box AI systems.

— Todd Spangler, Variety, 8 July 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.

— NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 9 July 2026
Nijjar, a Canadian citizen, had campaigned for the creation of Khalistan, an independent Sikh homeland carved out of India, and had been designated a terrorist by New Delhi.

— CNN Money, CNN Money, 8 July 2026

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