PROMOTIONS Synonyms: 31 Similar and Opposite Words

promotions

noun

plural of promotion

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 Promotion problems in the department Kennon also alleges department decisions about assignments and promotions ultimately left her unable to compete for a captain position. — Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 22 Aug. 2026 With steady promotions since, Rojas has always been among the youngest players in his league. — Tim Britton, New York Times, 22 Aug. 2026 Don’t be swayed by promotions, such as gift cards or credit cards. — Amy Deyoung, USA Today, 22 Aug. 2026 The spokeswoman said the company aims to continue to offer products at accessible prices, and that Amazon will also offer promotions across its lineup throughout the year. — Sebastian Herrera, Fortune, 21 Aug. 2026 Citing its investigation, the watchdog said 48 percent of the promotions were actually price increases, 40 percent were not real price deductions, and seven percent had a lower discount than advertised. — Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 21 Aug. 2026 Home Depot and Lowe’s executives said this week their refund money will be used to offset other rising costs, such as on fuel, even as Lowe’s CEO Marvin Ellison noted competitors were using their refunds to lower prices and increase promotions. — Alison Durkee, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026 Several other companies said during their earnings calls that the refunds are being used to offer more promotions. — Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2026 The agency sought information involving hiring, promotions, layoffs, internships, mentorships, leadership-development programs and Nike’s diversity targets. — Dan Zaksheske Outkick, FOXNews.com, 20 Aug. 2026

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Students can explore pathways in agricultural business, agricultural science, animal science, forestry and natural resources, ornamental horticulture, plant and soil science, agricultural technologies and advancements, and agricultural mechanics.

— Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026
Summary At the 2026 FMS Conference, SK hynix and Sandisk unveiled significant advancements in memory and storage, particularly focusing on High Bandwidth Flash (HBF) for AI inference.

— Thomas Coughlin, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of advancements

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Visit Greece recommends June through October as the most accessible period for climbing; winter ascents require specialized experience and equipment.

— Brittany Anas, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026
Whisenant was known in the climbing community for his speed ascents, including record-setting climbs in Yosemite.

— Sophie Ziedalski, NBC news, 10 Aug. 2026

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Since then, Microsoft made at least $650 million in upgrades, according to permitting data the assessor’s office pulled.

— Alex Nitkin, Chicago Tribune, 23 Aug. 2026
From proper tipping etiquette to taking advantage of upgrades and specials, these are our top tips for an unforgettable all-inclusive resort stay.

— Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of upgrades

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The International Monetary Fund expects the Iranian economy to contract by more than 5% this year, while inflation for food exceeds 100% and unemployment rises.

— Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026
When employees actively participate in shaping the policies that govern their day-to-day experience, engagement rises and turnover decreases.

— Julie Kratz, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of rises

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Now, the 25-year-old singer-songwriter —who boasts a catalog of over two thousand songs — is stepping up to perform his own creations, aiming to establish himself as a vocalist representing the genre’s new generation.

— Tere Aguilera, Billboard, 26 Aug. 2026
With prosthetics that gave him a grin to rival Jack Nicholson’s in another King project, The Shining, Curry’s Pennywise would endure as one of the scariest King creations on film or television.

— Greg Evans, Deadline, 26 Aug. 2026

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