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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
Ultimately, blanket bans on anything remotely DEIA harm advancement across scientific disciplines.
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H. Colleen Sinclair, The Conversation, 21 Mar. 2025
Relying solely on proprietary providers can hinder an organization’s ability to pivot or integrate new advancements.
—Eli David, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
The company is exploring a strategic shift to focus on advancements in the medical device sector, leveraging its expertise in advanced ceramics and biomaterials.
—Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 19 Mar. 2025
On Thursday, OpenAI submitted its proposal to the U.S. government, emphasizing the need for speed in AI advancement and a light hand from regulators while highlighting its take on the dangers of AI technology coming out of China.
—Hayden Field, CNBC, 13 Mar. 2025
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H. Colleen Sinclair, The Conversation, 21 Mar. 2025
Relying solely on proprietary providers can hinder an organization’s ability to pivot or integrate new advancements.
—Eli David, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
The company is exploring a strategic shift to focus on advancements in the medical device sector, leveraging its expertise in advanced ceramics and biomaterials.
—Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 19 Mar. 2025
On Thursday, OpenAI submitted its proposal to the U.S. government, emphasizing the need for speed in AI advancement and a light hand from regulators while highlighting its take on the dangers of AI technology coming out of China.
—Hayden Field, CNBC, 13 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for advancement
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In addition to postings, the bill would require employers to provide the same compensation information: To job applicants upon request and before any compensation discussion or offer; To employees at the time of hire, transfer, or promotion; And once per calendar year, if requested.—
Alonzo Martinez,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Maybe what people are picking up on regarding Meghan in the same fashion is the promotion of herself as someone who’s similarly flawless and radiant and lovely in her clothes and making these gorgeous bountiful gift baskets for her friends, with lavender towels in her fridge.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Glamour,
28 Mar. 2025
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Gallup reports that companies that implement recognition practices see a 12% improvement in overall team performance and a 50% decrease in absenteeism.—
Luciana Paulise,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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This is a nice improvement, though short of Apple's 10-hour estimate.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
29 Mar. 2025
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The Nations League final four was meant to provide a glimpse of the progress thus far under Pochettino, knowing that time with the players has been scarce.—
Paul Tenorio,
The Athletic,
23 Mar. 2025
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Instead, coffee goes stale, losing flavor as the weeks progress.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
23 Mar. 2025
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Tickets are $15 if purchased in advance or $20 at the door.—
Jeanette Marantos,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Apr. 2025
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And any ballot measure would need to be filed more than two months in advance.—
Sam McDowell,
Kansas City Star,
1 Apr. 2025
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Roese pays it forward by running a girls camp in St. Louis every summer, and has seen how the progression of the women’s game has helped support her younger sister Joy Dunne and her Ohio State Buckeyes teammate Makenna Webster, who also hails from the region.—
Carol Schram,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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The new guidelines suggest that the progression to 120 minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity should be personalized, gradual and based on individual symptoms.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
Newsweek,
25 Mar. 2025
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As her mentor, Jeon guided Lee through critical aspects of her research, teaching her how to break and make chemical bonds, as well as how to develop sustainable synthesis processes in his lab.—
Ella Jeffries,
Smithsonian Magazine,
28 Mar. 2025
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To fill the post of secretary of state, an office appointed in Pennsylvania, Shapiro tapped Al Schmidt, a Philadelphia Republican who had been targeted by Trump allies for defending the city’s voting process following the 2020 election.—
David Mark,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Mar. 2025
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The March 16 procession organized by the San Diego Litas, an all-female motorcycle collective of which Marodi was a member, traveled from Hillcrest in downtown San Diego through Ramona to Wynola.—
Regina Elling,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Mar. 2025
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The candlelight procession was one of the features of the annual winter concert.—
Joyce Carol Oates,
The New Yorker,
16 Mar. 2025
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“Advancement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/advancement. Accessed 4 Apr. 2025.
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