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
Founded in 2003, ADI supports the growth and success of small-scale distillers through education, advocacy, networking, and promotion of best practices in the industry.
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Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
And when asked about his thoughts on promotion and relegation, Nance answered decisively.
—Felipe Cardenas, New York Times, 15 May 2025
After a handful of games on the junior varsity team to begin his career, Lewis earned a promotion to the varsity team as a freshman, hitting .333 while primarily at third base.
—Michael Osipoff, Chicago Tribune, 15 May 2025
Read more: Prevention & Treatment Fitness 6 Sources Emily is a health communication consultant, writer, and editor at EVR Creative, specializing in public health research and health promotion.
—Emily Brown, Verywell Health, 14 May 2025
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Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
And when asked about his thoughts on promotion and relegation, Nance answered decisively.
—Felipe Cardenas, New York Times, 15 May 2025
After a handful of games on the junior varsity team to begin his career, Lewis earned a promotion to the varsity team as a freshman, hitting .333 while primarily at third base.
—Michael Osipoff, Chicago Tribune, 15 May 2025
Read more: Prevention & Treatment Fitness 6 Sources Emily is a health communication consultant, writer, and editor at EVR Creative, specializing in public health research and health promotion.
—Emily Brown, Verywell Health, 14 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for promotion
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Communities that have historically been at the back of the line for technological advancements can now potentially leapfrog to implementing cutting-edge solutions tailored to their specific needs.—
Dr. Sreeram Mullankandy,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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Do any technological advancements really surprise you anymore?—
Joe Cermele,
Outdoor Life,
5 June 2025
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Protecting Authentic Japanese Whisky The ascent of Japanese whisky on the world’s stage came with an unfortunate side effect: a more deceptive counterpart masquerading under the same name.—
Chris Perugini,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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The ascent of this 32-year-old Dane has been breathtaking, but the artist, a man at ease with himself, is taking it all in stride.—
Laird Borrelli-Persson,
Vogue,
2 June 2025
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The findings show that, between 2021 and 2023, cannabis use among older adults in the U.S. saw a significant rise, with some groups showing especially sharp increases.—
Dario Sabaghi,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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One of the clearest indicators of this shift is the growing rise and relevance of nontraditional finance.—
Liquidia,
USA Today,
5 June 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.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
2 June 2025
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Touting job creation for political expediency is one thing.—
Ashley Nunes,
Chicago Tribune,
2 June 2025
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“Promotion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/promotion. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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