promotion
noun
pro·mo·tion
prə-ˈmō-shən 
1
: the act or fact of being raised in position or rank : preferment
2
: the act of furthering the growth or development of something
especially
: the furtherance of the acceptance and sale of merchandise through advertising, publicity, or discounting
Examples of promotion in a Sentence
There was little chance for promotion within the company.
She was given a well-deserved promotion.
The company is offering a special promotion to increase sales.
the promotion of better relations between neighboring countries
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The agreement makes the alcoholic beverage available for purchase inside of LAFC’s home venue, while the company also plans on participating in stadium activations and off-site retail promotions across Southern California.
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Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 2 Apr. 2026
By banning advertising by legal operators during live sporting events and sharply limiting promotions, the proposal drastically reduces the visibility of the regulated market.
—Cláudia Nunes, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2026
But then America’s capitalists discovered the sport’s system of promotion and relegation (glaringly absent in America’s domestic soccer league), which offers clubs the possibility of moving up and down the game’s various divisions.
—Andrés Martinez, Fortune, 2 Apr. 2026
Some homeowners claim they were quoted less, as low as $8 to $10 per square foot, after discounts and promotions were applied.
—Dan Simms, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
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Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 2 Apr. 2026
By banning advertising by legal operators during live sporting events and sharply limiting promotions, the proposal drastically reduces the visibility of the regulated market.
—Cláudia Nunes, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2026
But then America’s capitalists discovered the sport’s system of promotion and relegation (glaringly absent in America’s domestic soccer league), which offers clubs the possibility of moving up and down the game’s various divisions.
—Andrés Martinez, Fortune, 2 Apr. 2026
Some homeowners claim they were quoted less, as low as $8 to $10 per square foot, after discounts and promotions were applied.
—Dan Simms, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for promotion
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“Promotion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/promotion. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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promotion
noun
pro·mo·tion
prə-ˈmō-shən
1
: a moving up in position or rank
2
: the promoting of something
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