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
Professionals often set ambitious targets tied to promotions or titles, only to discover the path is unstable or out of their control.
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Caroline Castrillon, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
As Billboard proudly celebrates these internal promotions, the company also bids farewell to longtime editor in chief Hannah Karp.
—Billboard Staff, Billboard, 20 Jan. 2026
Arias’ promotion from Salem to High-A Greenville came quickly — after 19 games — but the Red Sox typically want to see if a prospect can sustain success over a prolonged period of time before moving them up.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 20 Jan. 2026
The lack of policy directly aimed at supporting women in the workplace alongside transparency in promotions and pay hinder an equitable workforce, Milton said.
—Alison Saldanha, Dallas Morning News, 20 Jan. 2026
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Caroline Castrillon, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
As Billboard proudly celebrates these internal promotions, the company also bids farewell to longtime editor in chief Hannah Karp.
—Billboard Staff, Billboard, 20 Jan. 2026
Arias’ promotion from Salem to High-A Greenville came quickly — after 19 games — but the Red Sox typically want to see if a prospect can sustain success over a prolonged period of time before moving them up.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 20 Jan. 2026
The lack of policy directly aimed at supporting women in the workplace alongside transparency in promotions and pay hinder an equitable workforce, Milton said.
—Alison Saldanha, Dallas Morning News, 20 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for promotion
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From initial hype to tangible industrial momentum, the 2025 China Apparel Industry AI Technology Application Summit emerged as a key battleground where fashion companies demonstrated their technological advancements.—
Li Jun,
Footwear News,
11 Jan. 2026
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Several new advancement opportunities for students Seventh and eighth grade students now have the opportunity to earn high school credits.—
Hope Moses,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Jan. 2026
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His ascent was propelled by a sweeping anti-corruption campaign launched under his predecessor, Nguyen Phu Trong, which Lam oversaw as head of the powerful Ministry of Public Security.—
Aniruddha Ghosal,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Jan. 2026
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This morning, Sandler fell victim to the surprise of Delroy Lindo’s nomination and Elordi’s ascent.—
Rebecca Ford,
Vanity Fair,
22 Jan. 2026
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As output rises, flow consistency drops during low-volume printing.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
22 Jan. 2026
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While the rise in silver prices provided a beneficial macro backdrop, First Majestic excelled operationally in ways that few investors anticipated.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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Madeleine, 35, a fashion designer, had designed princess dresses for Emilia and her other nieces and Spencer beamed at her creation.—
Samira Asma-Sadeque,
PEOPLE,
21 Jan. 2026
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Those creations are public goods, but most of us don’t have the talent to produce them.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 Jan. 2026
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“Promotion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/promotion. Accessed 26 Jan. 2026.
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