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as in promotions
a raising or a state of being raised to a higher rank or position
the young man's rapid advancement in the company came as no surprise to those who knew he was the president's nephew
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as in improvements
an instance of notable progress in the development of knowledge, technology, or skill
science has made huge advancements in the field of genetics in recent years
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as in advances
forward movement in time or place
wondered why we hadn't made any advancement in the long checkout line for at least 10 minutes
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Recent Examples of advancements
Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more.
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Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 13 Sep. 2025
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
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
Almost three years later, those advancements are resulting in real-time language translators.
—Kif Leswing, CNBC, 12 Sep. 2025
Such advancements are critical for applying robotics in motor rehabilitation, virtual reality, and assistive technologies, where seamless and natural interaction is paramount.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 12 Sep. 2025
This new generation of EVs, dubbed the Neue Klasse after the line of cars that turned the brand’s fortunes around in the 1960s, will feature a bold new design language and exciting technological advancements.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 5 Sep. 2025
Tesla Full-Self Driving (FSD) software is under investigation Tesla is far from the only automotive brand currently making advancements in semi-autonomous and autonomous vehicle technology.
—Charles Singh, Nashville Tennessean, 5 Sep. 2025
Continuous advancements require a continuous learning environment.
—Brad Smith, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 13 Sep. 2025
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
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
Almost three years later, those advancements are resulting in real-time language translators.
—Kif Leswing, CNBC, 12 Sep. 2025
Such advancements are critical for applying robotics in motor rehabilitation, virtual reality, and assistive technologies, where seamless and natural interaction is paramount.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 12 Sep. 2025
This new generation of EVs, dubbed the Neue Klasse after the line of cars that turned the brand’s fortunes around in the 1960s, will feature a bold new design language and exciting technological advancements.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 5 Sep. 2025
Tesla Full-Self Driving (FSD) software is under investigation Tesla is far from the only automotive brand currently making advancements in semi-autonomous and autonomous vehicle technology.
—Charles Singh, Nashville Tennessean, 5 Sep. 2025
Continuous advancements require a continuous learning environment.
—Brad Smith, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for advancements
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Entry-level plans may start under $30 with promotions, while gigabit and multi-gig tiers can cost $100–$150.—
Roxanne Downer,
USA Today,
18 Sep. 2025
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North Carolina The North Carolina Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) Commission outlaws the sale of alcoholic beverages through happy hour promotions.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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The logo and remodel plan were two parts of a much bigger overhaul that includes menu changes, improvements to technology and basic restaurant upkeep.—
Nathaniel Meyersohn,
CNN Money,
13 Sep. 2025
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Additionally, the legislature appropriated $107 million for site and road improvements and construction of aircraft hangars.—
Ted Reed,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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Thanks to advances in the category—stronger adhesive, sleeker designs, more varied sizing—fake nails have never looked better and lasted longer.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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Liquid-fuel challenges and advances Liquid-fuel ICBMs are known for their heavy payloads and extended range but are traditionally difficult to maintain in a constant state of readiness.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Sep. 2025
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This enables a statistical analysis of planetary properties across various axes, such as planet mass, size, composition, age, and formation processes, Kane tells me.—
Bruce Dorminey,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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Handling brittle ceramics or moisture-sensitive sulfides requires completely new machinery and processes that don’t exist at an industrial scale yet.—
Tejasri Gururaj,
Interesting Engineering,
18 Sep. 2025
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The offense must not only find ways to step up, but Tagovailoa must be able to work through his progressions, especially after Xavien Howard's recent comments after Week 1.—
Drew VonScio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Sep. 2025
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Allen consistently had time to scan the field and go through his progressions.—
The Athletic NFL Staff,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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As quantum computing progresses, quantum-resistant encryption will become increasingly important for protecting the sensitive information created by smart cities.—
Chuck Brooks,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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As fall progresses, foliage gradually changes its colors from north to south.—
Kyle Reiman,
ABC News,
16 Sep. 2025
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The outlet reported that Harry is expected to walk side by side with his brother at the forefront of the processions through the streets of London.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
8 Sep. 2025
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Look out for medieval reenactments for which whole towns dress in costume, and religious processions where music is the soul of the streets.—
Daniel Scheffler,
Forbes.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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“Advancements.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/advancements. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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