Synonyms of promotion

promotion

noun

prə-ˈmō-shən 

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• advancement
• ascent
• rise
• creation
• upgrading
• upgrade
• elevation
• preferment
• preference
• aggrandizement
• glorification
• exaltation
• magnification
• ennoblement

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• reduction
• degradation
• demotion
• removal
• suspension
• dismissal
• downgrade
• discharge
• deposition
• abasement
• expulsion
• overthrow
• impeachment
• ouster
• comedown
• disrating
• fall
• dethronement
• downfall
• unseating
• unmaking

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of promotion

Anderson also faces a charge of possession, promotion, or production of certain visual material depicting a child, which is a state jail felony. — Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 July 2026

However, Anderson says its materials last significantly longer than standard vinyl, and the company offers frequent promotions and sales. — Faith Wakefield, USA Today, 3 July 2026

The organization has since worked to better align the international promotion of French films, series, animation, documentaries and audiovisual programs at a time when boundaries between formats and platforms continue to blur. — Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 3 July 2026

Budweiser's free beer promotion for America's 250th and its own 150th anniversary quickly exhausted its initial $150,000 budget, disappointing many. — Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026