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
At Humble Beginnings Tattoo, a shop that has operated for more than two decades, artists are offering promotions throughout the week as customers line up to commemorate their connection to the city.
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Loureen Ayyoub, CBS News, 9 Apr. 2026
Sometimes, ballpark promotions work out just great.
—Steve Buckley, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2026
The plaintiffs also allege they were given excessive calls, sent hostile messages, forced to perform unpaid overtime and denied promotions and transfers.
—City News Service, Daily News, 8 Apr. 2026
Chinese leader Xi Jinping’s purging of a third Politburo member points to the failure of his long-running anti-corruption program, as well as that of the Communist Party’s promotions system, analysts said.
—Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 8 Apr. 2026
In fact, holiday campaigns, according to BigCommerce, are no longer just about promotions but instead must deliver real value and create an emotional connection.
—Andre Claudio, Footwear News, 7 Apr. 2026
Healey outlined four promotions that will run on the Commuter Rail through June, July, and August — including Free Fridays, a 50% discount on monthly passes, and more.
—Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 6 Apr. 2026
Hegseth has all but wiped women out of the top ranks of the military — just recently personally knocking two women off a promotions list.
—Los Angeles Times, 5 Apr. 2026
According to a 2025 roundup of April Fools’ food promotions by the New York Post, several national brands followed Dunkin’s lead by offering tangible rewards instead of traditional pranks.
—Amanda Greenwood, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
Loureen Ayyoub, CBS News, 9 Apr. 2026
Sometimes, ballpark promotions work out just great.
—Steve Buckley, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2026
The plaintiffs also allege they were given excessive calls, sent hostile messages, forced to perform unpaid overtime and denied promotions and transfers.
—City News Service, Daily News, 8 Apr. 2026
Chinese leader Xi Jinping’s purging of a third Politburo member points to the failure of his long-running anti-corruption program, as well as that of the Communist Party’s promotions system, analysts said.
—Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 8 Apr. 2026
In fact, holiday campaigns, according to BigCommerce, are no longer just about promotions but instead must deliver real value and create an emotional connection.
—Andre Claudio, Footwear News, 7 Apr. 2026
Healey outlined four promotions that will run on the Commuter Rail through June, July, and August — including Free Fridays, a 50% discount on monthly passes, and more.
—Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 6 Apr. 2026
Hegseth has all but wiped women out of the top ranks of the military — just recently personally knocking two women off a promotions list.
—Los Angeles Times, 5 Apr. 2026
According to a 2025 roundup of April Fools’ food promotions by the New York Post, several national brands followed Dunkin’s lead by offering tangible rewards instead of traditional pranks.
—Amanda Greenwood, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for promotions
Noun
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The advancements and huge sums of money flowing into the sector pose both risks and rewards for insurers and lenders.—
April Roach,
CNBC,
6 Apr. 2026
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Despite these advancements, STI rates in the United States continue to rise.—
Care Resource,
Miami Herald,
6 Apr. 2026
Noun
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But now that jet stream is going on near-vertical, scream-inducing drops following by straight-up ascents.—
Seth Borenstein,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Mar. 2026
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But now that jet stream is barreling down near-vertical, scream-inducing drops, followed by straight-up ascents.—
Seth Borenstein,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Teams will use the five-week gap between the races in Japan and Miami to knuckle down at their factories and develop car upgrades that could boost their fortunes upon returning to the track in May.—
Luke Smith,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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General obligation bonds, or GO bonds, are usually used to fund public projects that won’t generate any profit, such as parks maintenance, road upgrades or, in this case, to pay down the district’s debt.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
8 Apr. 2026
Noun
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As the labor force shrinks, economic output and tax revenues may contract while demand for pensions, healthcare, and social security rises—a financial burden that will be borne by an increasingly smaller workforce.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
6 Apr. 2026
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As the price of jet fuel rises, airline CEOs expect airfare to rise as well.—
Kelly McCarthy,
ABC News,
3 Apr. 2026
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Performance All Land Rover and Range Rover creations in the 21st century are now expected to take on whatever the pavement or off-road environment brings to them while maintaining comfort and class inside the cockpit.—
John Scott Lewinski,
Robb Report,
8 Apr. 2026
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People pay to consume the creations, and both publisher and creator get a share of those sales.—
Francesca Cassidy,
Fortune,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Promotions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/promotions. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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