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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For those ordering online or through the Krispy Kreme app, the promotion is limited to one $1 dozen when using the code BOGO1 at checkout.
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Moná Thomas, People.com, 25 July 2025
In humdrum Fargo, ND, an ordinary man named AJ is content with his mundane existence and rejects any interruption to his tranquility, including a promotion at work – offered by his boss who happens to be his dad.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 25 July 2025
That earned him a promotion to Triple-A Albuquerque on July 18.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 25 July 2025
This is Fortune 500 Power Moves, a weekly column tracking executive shifts—from appointments and promotions to resignations and retirements—within the highest ranks of Fortune 500 companies.
—Fortune Editors, Fortune, 25 July 2025
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Moná Thomas, People.com, 25 July 2025
In humdrum Fargo, ND, an ordinary man named AJ is content with his mundane existence and rejects any interruption to his tranquility, including a promotion at work – offered by his boss who happens to be his dad.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 25 July 2025
That earned him a promotion to Triple-A Albuquerque on July 18.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 25 July 2025
This is Fortune 500 Power Moves, a weekly column tracking executive shifts—from appointments and promotions to resignations and retirements—within the highest ranks of Fortune 500 companies.
—Fortune Editors, Fortune, 25 July 2025
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 29 Jul. 2025.
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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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