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
Founded in 2003, ADI supports the growth and success of small-scale distillers through education, advocacy, networking, and promotion of best practices in the industry.
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Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
And when asked about his thoughts on promotion and relegation, Nance answered decisively.
—Felipe Cardenas, New York Times, 15 May 2025
After a handful of games on the junior varsity team to begin his career, Lewis earned a promotion to the varsity team as a freshman, hitting .333 while primarily at third base.
—Michael Osipoff, Chicago Tribune, 15 May 2025
Read more: Prevention & Treatment Fitness 6 Sources Emily is a health communication consultant, writer, and editor at EVR Creative, specializing in public health research and health promotion.
—Emily Brown, Verywell Health, 14 May 2025
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Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
And when asked about his thoughts on promotion and relegation, Nance answered decisively.
—Felipe Cardenas, New York Times, 15 May 2025
After a handful of games on the junior varsity team to begin his career, Lewis earned a promotion to the varsity team as a freshman, hitting .333 while primarily at third base.
—Michael Osipoff, Chicago Tribune, 15 May 2025
Read more: Prevention & Treatment Fitness 6 Sources Emily is a health communication consultant, writer, and editor at EVR Creative, specializing in public health research and health promotion.
—Emily Brown, Verywell Health, 14 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for promotion
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The settlement included over 4,000 Google employees in California and New York, with plaintiffs making the case that Google kept Black employees in lower-level jobs, paid them less, lowered their performance ratings and prevented Black employees from advancement.—
Janice Gassam Asare,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
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Among the brand’s recent advancements in activewear, the StudioSmooth collection launched in February with leggings, bras, tops, a skort, biker shorts, athletic dresss and full zips.—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
23 May 2025
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Trump’s pick for IRS If Long is confirmed, his elevation to IRS commissioner would mark a rapid ascent for a former congressman who had appeared potentially done with politics.—
Jonathan Shorman,
Kansas City Star,
20 May 2025
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Expect to get your burn on early, with the heart-pumping Walter’s Wiggles, a series of 21 switchbacks that drop you at Scout Overlook, where the Angels Landing ascent begins.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Travel + Leisure,
17 May 2025
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Younger actors can get critical acclaim, but the rise of film franchises like the Marvel Cinematic Universe has made many of them feel interchangeable.—
Tyler Foggatt,
New Yorker,
24 May 2025
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If Clark continues her rise to superstardom, the league will be in great hands.—
Matt Levine,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 May 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,
Sacbee.com,
2 June 2025
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That opened the door for the creation of Next Gen Stats, a collection of data gathered by the NFL to create advanced statistics.—
Tashan Reed,
New York Times,
2 June 2025
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“Promotion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/promotion. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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