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as in promotions
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 improvements
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 advances
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 advancements
Recent advancements in deciphering spam through AI have led to improvements, and there is potential for significant spam reduction in the near future.
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Zak Doffman, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
This achievement underscores the nation's ongoing energy dominance, driven by technological advancements and strategic infrastructure investments.
—Robert Rapier, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Notably, there have been some advancements lately with Google’s Willow chip and Amazon’s Quantum Embark in the quantum space.
—Trefis Team, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Constant Learning And Adaptability A key issue leaders face today, and one that will remain a focus in 2025, is the need for constant learning and adaptability to stay ahead of technological advancements, particularly regarding integrating AI into strategic decision-making.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Technological advancements in television meant the tournament was broadcast across continents.
—Jacob Tanswell, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
These were the top seven transportation stories of 2024 from Interesting Engineering that reveal the advancements taking place around the globe.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 23 Dec. 2024
They are shaped by our emotions, influenced by the world around us, and driven by shifts in society and advancements in technology.
—Catherine Erdly, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Clues based on technological advancements, what was trending in 2024, and the public’s appetite for AI offer a glimpse into what humans may be looking at on their screens, billboards, and in public spaces in 2025.
—R. Daniel Foster, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Zak Doffman, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
This achievement underscores the nation's ongoing energy dominance, driven by technological advancements and strategic infrastructure investments.
—Robert Rapier, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Notably, there have been some advancements lately with Google’s Willow chip and Amazon’s Quantum Embark in the quantum space.
—Trefis Team, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Constant Learning And Adaptability A key issue leaders face today, and one that will remain a focus in 2025, is the need for constant learning and adaptability to stay ahead of technological advancements, particularly regarding integrating AI into strategic decision-making.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Technological advancements in television meant the tournament was broadcast across continents.
—Jacob Tanswell, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
These were the top seven transportation stories of 2024 from Interesting Engineering that reveal the advancements taking place around the globe.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 23 Dec. 2024
They are shaped by our emotions, influenced by the world around us, and driven by shifts in society and advancements in technology.
—Catherine Erdly, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Clues based on technological advancements, what was trending in 2024, and the public’s appetite for AI offer a glimpse into what humans may be looking at on their screens, billboards, and in public spaces in 2025.
—R. Daniel Foster, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for advancements
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Shakespeare, affectionately known as ‘Two Balls Shakey’ because of his penchant for holding a ball under each arm in training and during warm-up drills, contributed hugely to two promotions from League One in 2009 and the Championship in 2014, the great escape of 2015 and the 5000-1 title success.Rob Tanner, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
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Document how these factors influence internal decisions about hiring, promotions and pay raises.Lyssa Hansard, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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The treaty negotiators are considering a range of policy actions to limit the environmental and human health damage from plastic waste, including improvements to waste collection, the elimination of the most harmful plastics and ways to boost the woefully low rates of plastic recycling.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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On Monday, when Nordstrom said its board had approved the plan to go private, retail experts speculated the retailer will accelerate investments in merchandise improvements and store upgrades, including possibly the Manhattan flagship.David Moin, WWD, 24 Dec. 2024
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His signature production style — the glistening synth chord progressions that doused early OF releases in a cartoon-like technicolor — arrived subdued beneath a moodier sonic register.Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 17 Oct. 2024
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Currently, bill progressions have slowed or halted entirely following the conclusion of legislative sessions in most states.Trans Formations Project, Them, 4 Oct. 2024
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“Advancements.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/advancements. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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