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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Amber*, a digital marketing manager for a restaurant group, generated several million dollars in revenue through online promotions her first two years on the job.
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Chris Lipp, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Tang has been with Adult Swim since 2012, and his promotion to senior vp and head of development and current series helps reset the executive structure at Adult Swim.
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 29 Jan. 2026
Trying to get a raise or promotion this year?
—Sarah Jackson, CNBC, 29 Jan. 2026
Nepotism is a practice of favoring relatives or close personal connections, especially in hiring, promotions, or opportunities, and sometimes regardless of merit.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 29 Jan. 2026
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Chris Lipp, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Tang has been with Adult Swim since 2012, and his promotion to senior vp and head of development and current series helps reset the executive structure at Adult Swim.
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 29 Jan. 2026
Trying to get a raise or promotion this year?
—Sarah Jackson, CNBC, 29 Jan. 2026
Nepotism is a practice of favoring relatives or close personal connections, especially in hiring, promotions, or opportunities, and sometimes regardless of merit.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 29 Jan. 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 Feb. 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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