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
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.
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Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 28 Mar. 2025
The board of regents did not vote to defund the program at a December 5 meeting but agreed to roll back a requirement for faculty to submit diversity statements as part of hiring, promotion and tenure following a recommendation from an eight-member faculty group, the university said in December.
—Emma Tucker, CNN Money, 27 Mar. 2025
Merino was a key figure in his second season, 2015-16, scoring three times over two legs in the first promotion play-off round against Gimnastic before helping beat Girona 3-1 on aggregate to seal Osasuna’s return to La Liga.
—Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
Specific routes including in this promotion can be found on Spirit’s website.
—Katie Nadworny, Travel + Leisure, 16 Mar. 2025
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Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 28 Mar. 2025
The board of regents did not vote to defund the program at a December 5 meeting but agreed to roll back a requirement for faculty to submit diversity statements as part of hiring, promotion and tenure following a recommendation from an eight-member faculty group, the university said in December.
—Emma Tucker, CNN Money, 27 Mar. 2025
Merino was a key figure in his second season, 2015-16, scoring three times over two legs in the first promotion play-off round against Gimnastic before helping beat Girona 3-1 on aggregate to seal Osasuna’s return to La Liga.
—Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
Specific routes including in this promotion can be found on Spirit’s website.
—Katie Nadworny, Travel + Leisure, 16 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for promotion
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In a stunning display of technological advancement, China's Unitree Robotics has unveiled its latest feat, a humanoid robot that can perform kung fu moves with astonishing precision and balance.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
23 Mar. 2025
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In the 2000s, advancements in DNA sequencing led to a swell of genetic research that found that about two-thirds of those familial cases are connected to a handful of genetic mutations.—
Shayla Love,
The Atlantic,
23 Mar. 2025
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The latter franchise is gearing up for the playoffs and perhaps an ascent to the NBA's summit, where the Larry O'Brien Trophy awaits.—
Bobby Krivitsky,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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Don’t forget sunscreen, sturdy athletic shoes, and layers; some people find trekking poles help with balance during the ascent.—
Jamie Siebrase,
The Denver Post,
23 Mar. 2025
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Though the lawyer remains a controversial historical figure, her novels paint him in a sympathetic light, charting his rise from a battered blacksmith’s son to a canny mover and shaker in the royal court.—
Katie Kilkenny,
The Hollywood Reporter,
21 Mar. 2025
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Colorectal cancer is far more common after age 50, though in recent years, there has been a rise in this cancer among younger people.—
Katia Hetter,
CNN,
21 Mar. 2025
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Upon her return to Portugal, after her time in India and completing her Masters degree in London, Joana was inspired by her family's stories, which fueled the creation of her brand.—
Joanne Shurvell,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 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,
Sacramento Bee,
22 Mar. 2025
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“Promotion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/promotion. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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