as in advancement
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 promotion
Vega and another parent, knowing the In-N-Out to be a popular meeting place for teens before and after parties, decided to stake out the restaurant after seeing party promotions online.
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Perry Vandell, AZCentral.com, 24 July 2025
Males and females can be subject of AI companions, but the targeted and unregulated promotion AI Girlfriends is a potential concern for mental health professional who work with emerging adults.
—Eric Wood, Forbes.com, 24 July 2025
Nevertheless, her promotion on Thursday came as a relief to staffers.
—Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 24 July 2025
In addition to achieving top-level status with two different promotions, Naomi also became the first Black woman to win the Money in the Bank match and to successfully cash in the briefcase.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
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Perry Vandell, AZCentral.com, 24 July 2025
Males and females can be subject of AI companions, but the targeted and unregulated promotion AI Girlfriends is a potential concern for mental health professional who work with emerging adults.
—Eric Wood, Forbes.com, 24 July 2025
Nevertheless, her promotion on Thursday came as a relief to staffers.
—Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 24 July 2025
In addition to achieving top-level status with two different promotions, Naomi also became the first Black woman to win the Money in the Bank match and to successfully cash in the briefcase.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for promotion
Noun
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This clearly demonstrates both innovative leadership and potential vulnerability for future advancements.—
Russell Sarder,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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Some Western governments have previously linked Iran's space program to ballistic missile advancement, and this latest test is expected to factor into ongoing diplomatic discussions, including those related to Iran's nuclear program.—
Amir Daftari,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 July 2025
Noun
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There are more mountains to climbs on the final stage, which features three difficult ascents and a climb to the finish in Châtel.—
Sophie Kaufman,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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Now a star in his own right, Ozzy married his manager, Sharon Arden, July 4, 1982, and continued his ascent to rock stardom.—
Tracy Wright,
FOXNews.com,
23 July 2025
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Horton said summer is always the busiest, with the program planning several events each month to combat the rise in homicides and violent crimes as the weather warms.—
Keely Doll,
The Courier-Journal,
23 July 2025
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Their findings add strong evidence that the rise of animal husbandry forever shaped humanity’s relationship with disease, though the timing defied their expectations.—
Christian Thorsberg,
Smithsonian Magazine,
23 July 2025
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The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
21 July 2025
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This type of structure could potentially help build trust, incentivise commitment, and work towards the long arc of value creation.—
Francois Botha,
Forbes.com,
20 July 2025
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“Promotion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/promotion. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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