as in advancements
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
Look for menu and drink specials and other promotions to be noted on the website.
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Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 10 June 2026
Check Fidelity's promotions page for the latest offers here.
—Liz Knueven, CNBC, 10 June 2026
During meetings where promotions were decided, white officers would sometimes make disparaging comments to Black airmen, Curry recalled.
—Clint Smith, The Atlantic, 9 June 2026
Visit Lauderdale, the county’s tourism marketing agency, served as host, lining up everything from local hotels and transportation for visitors to events and promotions.
—David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 8 June 2026
Leading the promotions is Emma Robinson’s elevation to vice president of partnerships.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 3 June 2026
In March, The New York Times reported that Hegseth blocked the promotions of two women Army officers and two Black Army officers to one-star generals.
—Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 2 June 2026
Across the city, businesses have responded with promotions and incentives rarely seen during Dubai’s post-pandemic tourism boom.
—Melanie Swan, CNN Money, 1 June 2026
His approach calls for tying pay and promotions to how people treat and respect one another, in addition assessing their work.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 1 June 2026
Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 10 June 2026
Check Fidelity's promotions page for the latest offers here.
—Liz Knueven, CNBC, 10 June 2026
During meetings where promotions were decided, white officers would sometimes make disparaging comments to Black airmen, Curry recalled.
—Clint Smith, The Atlantic, 9 June 2026
Visit Lauderdale, the county’s tourism marketing agency, served as host, lining up everything from local hotels and transportation for visitors to events and promotions.
—David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 8 June 2026
Leading the promotions is Emma Robinson’s elevation to vice president of partnerships.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 3 June 2026
In March, The New York Times reported that Hegseth blocked the promotions of two women Army officers and two Black Army officers to one-star generals.
—Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 2 June 2026
Across the city, businesses have responded with promotions and incentives rarely seen during Dubai’s post-pandemic tourism boom.
—Melanie Swan, CNN Money, 1 June 2026
His approach calls for tying pay and promotions to how people treat and respect one another, in addition assessing their work.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 1 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for promotions
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These advancements are made possible with Spectrum’s fiber broadband network and industry-leading reliability and speed, which delivers the fastest and most reliable Internet*, keeping game day viewing seamless and exciting.—
Dennis Johnson,
Oc Register,
8 June 2026
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Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more.—
Mindy Weisberger,
CNN Money,
8 June 2026
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Videos of climbers waiting in long queues in an area known as the death zone – where the air is too thin to breathe unaided for long – on their way to the summit have once again made headlines, alongside record-breaking ascents from both Nepali and foreign climbers.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
5 June 2026
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Both Andrews and Gelu Sherpa used supplemental oxygen during their record-setting ascents.—
Angelique Brenes,
PEOPLE,
3 June 2026
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Officials are seeking new funding for voter education, mail ballot processing upgrades and ‘hybrid’ in-person options to accelerate counts without sacrificing access.—
Kevin Rector,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
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Retrofitting a port berth with shore power can take anywhere from three to seven years of permitting, construction, and grid upgrades.—
Omar Kardoudi
June 09,
New Atlas,
9 June 2026
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Recently, church officials and sociologists alike have pointed to indications that young Spaniards are showing an increasing interest in their spiritual lives, with anecdotal reports of rises in conversions among young adults.—
Nicole Winfield,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
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The project will cover an area twice the size of Manhattan, and potentially feature high rises, discos, even Disneyland-like theme parks.—
Omkar Khandekar,
NPR,
7 June 2026
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The chefs are coming up with food specials for each week; check online for the new creations.—
Linda Zavoral,
Mercury News,
10 June 2026
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This is the theme that will mark the 2026 edition of Homo Faber, the biennial event that champions artisanal talent by showcasing a variety of materials, techniques and skills through live demonstrations, immersive experiences and unique creations from all over the world.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
9 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Promotions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/promotions. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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