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
His journey to a major promotion like AEW is the culmination of years of hard work.
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Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Aug. 2025
The Broncos made another round of front-office promotions this summer, naming Kelly Kleine Van Calligan and Tony Lazzaro vice presidents, along with a handful of other moves.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 15 Aug. 2025
Sophomore middle hitter Layla Yates also returns after taking advantage of a midseason promotion to lead the team with 53 blocks.
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—Dave Melton, Chicago Tribune, 15 Aug. 2025
Community is one of the pillars of the brand’s ethos, seen in diverse projects such as its work with the Scottish capital’s university, the promotion of local craftspeople, its large network of engaged influencers and even the cross-generational aspects of its products.
—Gemma A. Williams, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025
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Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Aug. 2025
The Broncos made another round of front-office promotions this summer, naming Kelly Kleine Van Calligan and Tony Lazzaro vice presidents, along with a handful of other moves.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 15 Aug. 2025
Sophomore middle hitter Layla Yates also returns after taking advantage of a midseason promotion to lead the team with 53 blocks.
5.
—Dave Melton, Chicago Tribune, 15 Aug. 2025
Community is one of the pillars of the brand’s ethos, seen in diverse projects such as its work with the Scottish capital’s university, the promotion of local craftspeople, its large network of engaged influencers and even the cross-generational aspects of its products.
—Gemma A. Williams, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for promotion
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In a market grappling with shrinking margins and mounting energy scrutiny, the launch underscores that the sector’s next significant advancements may be forged in the open.—
Becca Bratcher,
Forbes.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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Seema gave thanks for the advancements made in gluten free baked goods, showing a strong willingness to adjust her expectations for pies and relationships in equal measure.—
Sandra Gonzalez,
CNN Money,
15 Aug. 2025
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The track manages an even greater ascent on the Official Streaming roster, pushing from No. 89 to No. 58.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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The rapid ascent of AI has been likened to everything from the rise of the internet to the industrial revolution, but, to Buchanan, the potential of her platform feels closer to Instagram, a tech tool that offers everyone a chance to create.—
Katherine Fung,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Aug. 2025
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Throw in a $50 price rise (albeit one that will offer more storage in the base model), and the general public will see the Pixel 10 and Pixel 10 Pro as more effective, more feature-complete, and more value for money than Apple’s offering.—
Ewan Spence,
Forbes.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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Perhaps the most surprising development in that department can be found in the rise of undrafted rookie Efton Chism.—
Michael Hurley,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Aug. 2025
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But even more chilling was the prospect of ceding control of Earth to machines of our own creation.—
Marco della Cava,
USA Today,
13 Aug. 2025
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Time and investment in promoting tourism, as well as creation of the Voyageurs National Park in 1975, have largely addressed those initial concerns on economic impact and the political push-back that came with those concerns.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Aug. 2025
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“Promotion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/promotion. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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