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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
The promotions will come, but young aspirational workers should focus on building their skills over rushing to nab any new snazzy title to update their LinkedIn.
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Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 10 Jan. 2026
Macclesfield entered the ninth tier in 2021-22, winning three promotions in four seasons since then.
—Reuters 17 Hr Ago, CNN Money, 10 Jan. 2026
According to a report by Figure Skaters Online, Glenn was even participating in Olympic promotions and events.
—Sportsday Staff, Dallas Morning News, 9 Jan. 2026
Some additional promotions could entice fans in the weeks to come.
—Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2026
As for promotions, Kyle Stevens and Chris Burns became Senior Directors of Talent & Co-Heads of Comedy, Cristina Fernandez was upped to Senior Director of Talent, and Sam Schoenberg and Frankie Ray were named Senior Directors of Talent, Entertainment.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 8 Jan. 2026
Unlike generative AI, which generates content, and predictive AI, which generates forecasts, agentic AI gathers information and can act autonomously to make decisions in areas such as pricing, planning and promotions.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 8 Jan. 2026
Other current promotions include a $6 Extra Value Meal with a Sausage McMuffin and a $9 Extra Value Meal with two Snack Wraps.
—Fielding Buck, Oc Register, 8 Jan. 2026
To kick off the month-long promotions, the fast food spot is offering free wings to fans.
—Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 6 Jan. 2026
Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 10 Jan. 2026
Macclesfield entered the ninth tier in 2021-22, winning three promotions in four seasons since then.
—Reuters 17 Hr Ago, CNN Money, 10 Jan. 2026
According to a report by Figure Skaters Online, Glenn was even participating in Olympic promotions and events.
—Sportsday Staff, Dallas Morning News, 9 Jan. 2026
Some additional promotions could entice fans in the weeks to come.
—Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2026
As for promotions, Kyle Stevens and Chris Burns became Senior Directors of Talent & Co-Heads of Comedy, Cristina Fernandez was upped to Senior Director of Talent, and Sam Schoenberg and Frankie Ray were named Senior Directors of Talent, Entertainment.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 8 Jan. 2026
Unlike generative AI, which generates content, and predictive AI, which generates forecasts, agentic AI gathers information and can act autonomously to make decisions in areas such as pricing, planning and promotions.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 8 Jan. 2026
Other current promotions include a $6 Extra Value Meal with a Sausage McMuffin and a $9 Extra Value Meal with two Snack Wraps.
—Fielding Buck, Oc Register, 8 Jan. 2026
To kick off the month-long promotions, the fast food spot is offering free wings to fans.
—Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 6 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for promotions
Noun
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Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more.—
Jackie Wattles,
CNN Money,
9 Nov. 2025
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Initial ground tests began in 2022, and flight trials are expected later in the decade, reflecting Seoul’s intent to field a regional deterrent amid North Korea’s missile advancements.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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En route to the top floor—where five of the seven bedrooms and four of the six and a half bathrooms are located—the stairs appear at first quite normal, with the initial two ascents made of wood.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
14 Dec. 2025
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But the overall stretch, with steep ascents, descents, and prominent 18-wheel truck madness, extends 40 miles from just north of Castaic in Los Angeles County to the bottom of the grade where the I-5 enters the San Joaquin Valley in Kern County.—
James Raia,
Mercury News,
30 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The distance between desire and disclosure is measured in hotel room upgrades.—
Paul Jebara,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Jan. 2026
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When booked with an eligible credit card, these programs unlock exclusive perks, such as early and late checkout, daily breakfast for two, room upgrades (based on availability), and a $100 property credit.—
Amber Kallor,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Remarkably, the central bank has cut its inflation forecast, pointing to something of a Goldilocks period in which growth is not accompanied by significant price rises.—
Prashant Rao,
semafor.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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And starting in late 2027, some states that make errors in more than 6% of payments — often for paying a household more than it’s supposed to get after its income rises — will have to start paying some of the costs of benefits.—
David A. Lieb,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The bar program spotlights Tennessee whiskeys alongside classic cocktails and house creations across the hotel’s three distinct bar spaces.—
Regan Stephens,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Jan. 2026
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Other modeling clay may come in a colorful variety pack, which is great for kids and those who want to make vibrant and unique creations without using any additional paint.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Promotions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/promotions. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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