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
Sign up in time for Sunday's game to make the most of the welcome offer and these in-app promotions.
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Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 June 2025
His promotion comes with the Yankees placing fellow outfielder Everson Pereira, a member of the 40-man roster, on the paternity list.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 27 June 2025
That might seem like a sign of an upcoming promotion.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 20 June 2025
Yet that ignores the inevitable churn that comes with promotion to the Premier League, to say nothing of £148million generated in sales of Romeo Lavia, Tino Livramento, James Ward-Prowse and Nathan Tella.
—Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 20 June 2025
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Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 June 2025
His promotion comes with the Yankees placing fellow outfielder Everson Pereira, a member of the 40-man roster, on the paternity list.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 27 June 2025
That might seem like a sign of an upcoming promotion.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 20 June 2025
Yet that ignores the inevitable churn that comes with promotion to the Premier League, to say nothing of £148million generated in sales of Romeo Lavia, Tino Livramento, James Ward-Prowse and Nathan Tella.
—Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 20 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for promotion
Noun
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Create clear pathways for advancement via micro-credentials.—
Scott White,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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With recent advancements in smart home technologies, a rediscovery of traditional craftsmanship, and a rekindling of national pride, Chinese industry leaders said the number of luxury domestic furniture brands is expected to rise in the near term.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
10 July 2025
Noun
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The time of his winning ascent, 4.03, was slower than Van der Poel’s 3.58 in 2021.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
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Its ascent to the No.1 spot on this list reflects the tastes of travelers to the French capital, where gastronomy is often the focal point of visits.—
Siobhan Reid,
Travel + Leisure,
8 July 2025
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Grok, the second-fastest-growing chatbot, has seen an explosive rise, while Perplexity and Claude are growing steadily.—
Tim Bajarin,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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The same advantages underwrote the rise of the biggest dinosaurs as well as more recent giants like the sloths and mastodons.—
Riley Black,
Smithsonian Magazine,
11 July 2025
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This drive to merge purpose with strategy is what ultimately led to the creation of Brown, Roberts & Associates.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
8 July 2025
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This space is central to the creation of Maison Psyché, a perfume house inspired by Rémy Martin’s centuries of oak-aging expertise.—
Adam Hurly,
Robb Report,
8 July 2025
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“Promotion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/promotion. Accessed 17 Jul. 2025.
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