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as in promotion
a raising or a state of being raised to a higher rank or position
the young man's rapid advancement in the company came as no surprise to those who knew he was the president's nephew
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as in improvement
an instance of notable progress in the development of knowledge, technology, or skill
science has made huge advancements in the field of genetics in recent years
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as in progress
forward movement in time or place
wondered why we hadn't made any advancement in the long checkout line for at least 10 minutes
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Recent Examples of advancement
The organization’s mission is to foster an accurate and fair portrayal of Latinos in the news, and to promote the social, economic and professional advancement of Latino journalists.
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Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
Police used evidence that was collected at the time of the 1988 assault, which occurred before major advancements in DNA testing technology and tested it again in a lab this year.
—Stephanie Murray, The Arizona Republic, 11 Dec. 2024
What’s next This initiative represents more than technological advancement.
—Mark Howard, TIME, 11 Dec. 2024
Despite advancements in screening and vaccination efforts, nearly 14,000 new cervical cancer cases are diagnosed annually in the U.S. in an estimated 4,360 deaths.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
Police used evidence that was collected at the time of the 1988 assault, which occurred before major advancements in DNA testing technology and tested it again in a lab this year.
—Stephanie Murray, The Arizona Republic, 11 Dec. 2024
What’s next This initiative represents more than technological advancement.
—Mark Howard, TIME, 11 Dec. 2024
Despite advancements in screening and vaccination efforts, nearly 14,000 new cervical cancer cases are diagnosed annually in the U.S. in an estimated 4,360 deaths.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for advancement
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If reports are to be believed, this may not be the last time he'll be seen with the popular promotion.Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 15 Dec. 2024
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In the past, such roles have offered fertile ground for graft, especially bribes for promotions.Nectar Gan, CNN, 15 Dec. 2024
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This aligns with a growth mindset, which emphasizes focusing on impactful tasks that drive improvement.Anthony A. Luna, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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On Monday, Amazon rejected the investigation's findings, asserting that the company has made significant safety improvements over the years, even while consumer demand has surged.Juliana Kim, NPR, 16 Dec. 2024
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Save 20% for a new car or 10% for a used one, but don’t ignore other dreams—small contributions keep progress alive.Natalie Campisi, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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Jean-Paul Sartre once said that being human is making the idea of humanity progress.Kody Boye, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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Travelers in New York City, Los Angeles, Orlando, Washington D.C., Atlanta, Miami, and San Francisco who reserve a car seat in advance will be set up with a Nuna RAVA seat.Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 8 Dec. 2024
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Events like these typically require more advance planning, giving the hosts more time to pull paper invitations together.Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 7 Dec. 2024
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Medications for the Condition Some prescribed medications work to slow the progression of the disease.Mark Gurarie, Health, 13 Dec. 2024
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However, getting adequate doses of vitamin C has been shown to slow down the progression of clouding.Maria Berentzen, Vogue, 12 Dec. 2024
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In the United States, algorithms are now embedded in companies and various levels of government, speeding along processes that used to be handled by humans.T.M. Brown, The Atlantic, 16 Dec. 2024
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Johnson and other top members blew through their goal of releasing text on Sunday, as last-minute sticking points gummed up the process — including disagreements over aid for farmers.Mychael Schnell, The Hill, 16 Dec. 2024
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The pace is often as stately as the procession of a feudal lord—the series is almost top-heavy with its immensely detailed sets and costumes.Tom Gliatto, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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Established in 1882, it had been led by a procession of luminaries: Hans von Bülow, Arthur Nikisch, Wilhelm Furtwängler, Herbert von Karajan, Claudio Abbado, Simon Rattle.Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
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“Advancement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/advancement. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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