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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 promotions
These promotions come on the heels of Buchwald naming Julia Buchwald as Chief Executive Officer and President, and Ryan Martin as Co-President of the agency.
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Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 18 Feb. 2026
As if three promotions in as many years weren’t enough for Wrexham, the north Wales club co-owned by Hollywood stars Rob Mac and Ryan Reynolds are enjoying another memorable campaign.
—Graham Ruthven, New York Times, 18 Feb. 2026
As Amazon has grown into a corporate behemoth, the principles are increasingly woven into promotions, performance reviews, and workplace policy, a shift that has drawn pushback.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 18 Feb. 2026
Ever since the World War I era, when the United States established a large-scale standing force, individual branches have typically had a say in promotions and other personnel decisions.
—Missy Ryan, The Atlantic, 18 Feb. 2026
Roddick said to a small group of reporters before participating in the promotions of the Dallas Open.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Feb. 2026
Claiborne echoed that sentiment, recalling how Schlittler earned multiple promotions and burst onto the major league scene last season after making the most of his first big league camp.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 15 Feb. 2026
McDonald’s credited buzzy promotions — like its Grinch meal and Monopoly — that boosted both traffic and sales this year.
—Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 11 Feb. 2026
More than 87% of influencer posts on social media about such tests (including full-body MRI, multi-cancer early detection tests and more) offered a positive spin, according to a JAMA study published in February 2025; about 84% were overt promotions.
—David Oliver, USA Today, 11 Feb. 2026
Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 18 Feb. 2026
As if three promotions in as many years weren’t enough for Wrexham, the north Wales club co-owned by Hollywood stars Rob Mac and Ryan Reynolds are enjoying another memorable campaign.
—Graham Ruthven, New York Times, 18 Feb. 2026
As Amazon has grown into a corporate behemoth, the principles are increasingly woven into promotions, performance reviews, and workplace policy, a shift that has drawn pushback.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 18 Feb. 2026
Ever since the World War I era, when the United States established a large-scale standing force, individual branches have typically had a say in promotions and other personnel decisions.
—Missy Ryan, The Atlantic, 18 Feb. 2026
Roddick said to a small group of reporters before participating in the promotions of the Dallas Open.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Feb. 2026
Claiborne echoed that sentiment, recalling how Schlittler earned multiple promotions and burst onto the major league scene last season after making the most of his first big league camp.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 15 Feb. 2026
McDonald’s credited buzzy promotions — like its Grinch meal and Monopoly — that boosted both traffic and sales this year.
—Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 11 Feb. 2026
More than 87% of influencer posts on social media about such tests (including full-body MRI, multi-cancer early detection tests and more) offered a positive spin, according to a JAMA study published in February 2025; about 84% were overt promotions.
—David Oliver, USA Today, 11 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for promotions
Noun
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These advancements aim to shield soldiers from injury and allow for life-saving therapeutic operations in environments contaminated by chemical or biological agents.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Feb. 2026
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Yeoh added that after Crazy Rich Asians, films like Marvel’s Shang-Chi and Everything Everywhere All at Once were released, reflecting wider advancements in the industry.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
13 Feb. 2026
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The film offers a sharp study of what drives so many to attempt near-impossible ascents, and why audiences can’t stop watching them in turn.—
Shirley Li,
The Atlantic,
14 Feb. 2026
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Teams of male and female competitors will race on longer courses than the sprints, with two ascents and two descents.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Feb. 2026
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Democrats’ Biden-era goals of raising taxes on wealthy Americans and big companies to fund upgrades to health care, education, and clean energy were somewhat stifled by their 50-50 majority.—
Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
18 Feb. 2026
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To this end, the EU has now established an extraordinary instrument, called Security Action for Europe, or SAFE, that is prepared to fund up to $178 billion in upgrades to the continent’s capacity to produce and procure arms.—
Joseph de Weck,
The Atlantic,
17 Feb. 2026
Noun
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When side hustles become mandatory As rent rises, working additional hours or holding multiple jobs has become increasingly common among young renters.—
Brianna Mantaras,
Miami Herald,
17 Feb. 2026
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As temperature rises, these vibrations intensify, creating a more chaotic, more resistant barrier that paradoxically hardens the metal’s surface against high-speed stress.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Feb. 2026
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Stadium staff also shared their own creations.—
Carlos Rico,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
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That will be especially true this weekend when the Lake Nona Art Festival returns for its second annual event, heralding the talents and creations of 100 fine artists from Florida and beyond.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
18 Feb. 2026
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“Promotions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/promotions. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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