as in advancements
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 promotions
This is Fortune 500 Power Moves, a column tracking executive shifts—from appointments and promotions to resignations and retirements—within the highest ranks of Fortune 500 companies.
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Fortune Editors, Fortune, 12 Sep. 2025
Ty noted that some caregivers might be hesitant to open up about their caregiving experience in the workplace for fear of being passed over for promotions or other advancements.
—Madeline Mitchell, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
When workers are used as invisible inputs in opaque AI systems that determine hiring, promotions and surveillance protocols, their autonomy can be eroded—and traditional labor rights rendered toothless.
—James Felton Keith, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
At the board's meeting on Thursday, members said the body should look to spend more on research activities and promotions efforts.
—Arkansas Online, 11 Sep. 2025
Go to the promotions tab on Fanatics to find a same-game parlay boost for this matchup, along with a no-sweat bet.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
Like Swag, Bieber announced the new LP a day before its arrival with a flurry of Instagram posts featuring billboards and other large-scale promotions of the album cover.
—Brittany Spanos, Rolling Stone, 5 Sep. 2025
Several national pizza chains are offering deals and promotions to celebrate the occasion.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 5 Sep. 2025
Manna’s hiring comes on the heels of a series of executive promotions at Bleecker Street including Sanderson’s elevation to CEO, Tyler DiNapoli promotion to president and chief marketing officer and Rachel Allen’s promotion to EVP of publicity.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 5 Sep. 2025
Fortune Editors, Fortune, 12 Sep. 2025
Ty noted that some caregivers might be hesitant to open up about their caregiving experience in the workplace for fear of being passed over for promotions or other advancements.
—Madeline Mitchell, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
When workers are used as invisible inputs in opaque AI systems that determine hiring, promotions and surveillance protocols, their autonomy can be eroded—and traditional labor rights rendered toothless.
—James Felton Keith, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
At the board's meeting on Thursday, members said the body should look to spend more on research activities and promotions efforts.
—Arkansas Online, 11 Sep. 2025
Go to the promotions tab on Fanatics to find a same-game parlay boost for this matchup, along with a no-sweat bet.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
Like Swag, Bieber announced the new LP a day before its arrival with a flurry of Instagram posts featuring billboards and other large-scale promotions of the album cover.
—Brittany Spanos, Rolling Stone, 5 Sep. 2025
Several national pizza chains are offering deals and promotions to celebrate the occasion.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 5 Sep. 2025
Manna’s hiring comes on the heels of a series of executive promotions at Bleecker Street including Sanderson’s elevation to CEO, Tyler DiNapoli promotion to president and chief marketing officer and Rachel Allen’s promotion to EVP of publicity.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 5 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for promotions
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Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
13 Sep. 2025
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The 18,000-square-foot facility showcases technological advancements in water treatment and helps the fashion sector establish best practices.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
12 Sep. 2025
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This three-day program moves on to teaching more advanced techniques, like left-foot braking, handling ascents and descents, and weight transfer.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
9 Sep. 2025
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Human sequences depicted various runs and also ascents, descents, lifts, throws, wrestling, dances, a child crawling, and a woman pouring a bucket of water over another woman.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
23 May 2019
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Quiz time Which tech giant unveiled major product upgrades this week?—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
12 Sep. 2025
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Kepler further situates its progress within China’s broader push in robotics, stating that domestic innovators have emerged as significant contributors to industry growth and that K2 aims to translate technology upgrades into practical, multi-scenario operations.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Sep. 2025
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When young people are trusted to lead and take action, their well-being rises, their resilience grows, and hope is restored.—
Simon Perry,
PEOPLE,
11 Sep. 2025
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The lights dim, music rises, and the room bursts into vibrant motion.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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Still, these issues fade into the background as you’re presented with some of the most inventive and subversive artistic creations of 2025.—
Matt Gardner,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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With a new Schiaparelli retrospective bowing at London’s Victoria and Albert Museum next year, his creations are sure to remain in the spotlight.—
WWD Staff,
Footwear News,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Promotions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/promotions. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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