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

The race will be branded the Formula 1 African Grand Prix, presented by Visit Rwanda, the country’s tourism-promotion brand. — Nimi Princewill, CNN Money, 22 Oct. 2026

Since retaking the pitch in 2018-19, Belenenses has clawed its way back to relevance, winning five consecutive promotions. — Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 22 Oct. 2026

Reilly worked as an associate superintendent in the district for 10 years before his promotion to superintendent in January. — Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 22 Oct. 2026

Some of those choices, such as the village’s promotion of tourism to visitors largely unaware of the threat, appeared to be financially motivated, according to current and former officials who worked on flood response. — Abe Streep, ProPublica, 21 Oct. 2026