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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
Due to advancements in molecular and DNA testing, an increasing number of new species—both living and extinct—have been discovered in recent years.
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Toria Sheffield, People.com, 4 Nov. 2024
This year's Earthshot awards ceremony, which takes place on Wednesday night, will celebrate advancements in environmental innovation and raise awareness of critical conservation issues.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
Beyond government roles, the region’s robust private sector, particularly in defense and technology, provides additional avenues for advancement.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 4 Nov. 2024
Jurgensen will lead the foundation’s mission to drive economic empowerment for Black youth through employment and career advancement.
—Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 1 Nov. 2024
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Toria Sheffield, People.com, 4 Nov. 2024
This year's Earthshot awards ceremony, which takes place on Wednesday night, will celebrate advancements in environmental innovation and raise awareness of critical conservation issues.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
Beyond government roles, the region’s robust private sector, particularly in defense and technology, provides additional avenues for advancement.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 4 Nov. 2024
Jurgensen will lead the foundation’s mission to drive economic empowerment for Black youth through employment and career advancement.
—Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 1 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for advancement
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Outset Medical is involved in litigation, including two stockholder class action lawsuits alleging violations of federal securities laws related to the promotion and marketing of its Tablo Hemodialysis System.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 7 Nov. 2024
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Leveraging data across category, channel and customer segmentation is the smart way to determine whether promotions will be necessary or not.Arthur Zaczkiewicz, WWD, 5 Nov. 2024
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On the uphill, the 4-Quattro Pro also saw improvements over its predecessor, the 4-Quattro XT.Outside Editors, Outside Online, 11 Nov. 2024
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On Tuesday, a number of major players will release their results before the opening bell, including Home Depot (HD), the leading home improvement retailer, and AstraZeneca (AZN), the multinational pharmaceutical company.Vinamrata Chaturvedi, Quartz, 10 Nov. 2024
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Cal Fire and the U.S. Forest Service have made some progress with thinning and prescribed burns in forests, but much more needs to be done after decades of fire suppression has allowed too much dead wood and brush to build up, especially with climate change increasing temperatures, Stephens said.Paul Rogers, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
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Firefighters have made great progress since then, Ventura County Fire Chief Dustin Gardner said Monday.Minyvonne Burke, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
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The increase in net interest income was driven by higher interest income on deposits and a decrease in interest expense on advances from the Federal Home Loan Bank.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
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Creators will have to complete a questionnaire for each project in advance so that Roblox can ensure proper categorization.Jibin Joseph, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
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Showing evidence of these skills alongside your IT specialty will certainly put you a step above the rest in terms of progression.Al Kingsley, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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One experimental therapy may slow the progression of symptoms, a small preliminary study suggests.Linda Carroll, NBC News, 1 Nov. 2024
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Was that the same process for the movie? Same process.James Grebey, Vulture, 9 Nov. 2024
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The next administration will likely cut regulations on areas key to the tech industry, such as cryptocurrency mining, and hasten the process for permits related to nuclear energy, which companies expect to fuel artificial intelligence data centers.William Gavin, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
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The Mexican Grand Prix had been the most boring race on the calendar for years—a procession of tire preservation with little-to-no overtaking or risk taking.Rob Reed, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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But the following musical number, a grand procession through the streets of Mexico City, also functions as a plea to the viewer — to buy in, to accept the film’s idiosyncratic world, one where Rita quickly gets entangled with a drug lord (Karla Sofía Gascón) seeking gender-affirming surgery.Paula Aceves, Vulture, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Advancement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/advancement. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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