promotion
noun
pro·mo·tion
prə-ˈmō-shən 
1
: the act or fact of being raised in position or rank : preferment
2
: the act of furthering the growth or development of something
especially
: the furtherance of the acceptance and sale of merchandise through advertising, publicity, or discounting
Examples of promotion in a Sentence
There was little chance for promotion within the company.
She was given a well-deserved promotion.
The company is offering a special promotion to increase sales.
the promotion of better relations between neighboring countries
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Brian Clough went one better with Nottingham Forest in 1977-78, winning the league and then the European Cup with Derby’s East Midlands neighbours and arch-rivals immediately upon earning promotion.
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Elias Burke, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
Out, too, was grade promotion based on achievement and attendance; in came promotion by age.
—Steven F. Wilson, The Atlantic, 24 Apr. 2026
Cavanagh, who was president of Comcast last year and rose to co-CEO in January, saw his package jump sharply from $28 million the year before on a big stock grant that included a $35 million award recognizing his promotion.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 24 Apr. 2026
According to a survey by Middlesex University, women often feel dissatisfied even after a promotion because, despite the career advancement, they’re still perceived as less competent and constantly have to justify their skills.
—Glamour, 24 Apr. 2026
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Elias Burke, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
Out, too, was grade promotion based on achievement and attendance; in came promotion by age.
—Steven F. Wilson, The Atlantic, 24 Apr. 2026
Cavanagh, who was president of Comcast last year and rose to co-CEO in January, saw his package jump sharply from $28 million the year before on a big stock grant that included a $35 million award recognizing his promotion.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 24 Apr. 2026
According to a survey by Middlesex University, women often feel dissatisfied even after a promotion because, despite the career advancement, they’re still perceived as less competent and constantly have to justify their skills.
—Glamour, 24 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for promotion
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“Promotion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/promotion. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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promotion
noun
pro·mo·tion
prə-ˈmō-shən
1
: a moving up in position or rank
2
: the promoting of something
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