as in promotion
a raising or a state of being raised to a higher rank or position
anticipated her preferment to a better-paying position within the company
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Recent Examples of preferment
Make the dough: Add the flour, whole eggs, egg yolk (reserve the white for brushing on later), honey, oil, ground coriander, orange zest and salt to the preferment.
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Jason Mastrodonato, The Mercury News, 16 Dec. 2024
The evolution of the dough at Flour + Water OG was inspired by their research and development at Flour + Water Pizzeria and the findings of what a preferment does to the complexity of that dough.
—Chelsea Davis, Forbes, 16 Sep. 2024
The Communist government’s leadership compound in Beijing, Zhongnanhai, more and more resembles an imperial palace where royal favorites jockey for preferment and titles.
—Michael Schuman, The Atlantic, 13 Oct. 2022
Government patronage, rather than innovation and the service of one’s neighbor, becomes the path to preferment, and innovation is consequently replaced by lobbying and supplication for special status.
—Cameron Hilditch, National Review, 12 Aug. 2021
Think of a preferment like a head start towards fermentation.
—Sarah Jampel, Bon Appétit, 11 Oct. 2020
Jason Mastrodonato, The Mercury News, 16 Dec. 2024
The evolution of the dough at Flour + Water OG was inspired by their research and development at Flour + Water Pizzeria and the findings of what a preferment does to the complexity of that dough.
—Chelsea Davis, Forbes, 16 Sep. 2024
The Communist government’s leadership compound in Beijing, Zhongnanhai, more and more resembles an imperial palace where royal favorites jockey for preferment and titles.
—Michael Schuman, The Atlantic, 13 Oct. 2022
Government patronage, rather than innovation and the service of one’s neighbor, becomes the path to preferment, and innovation is consequently replaced by lobbying and supplication for special status.
—Cameron Hilditch, National Review, 12 Aug. 2021
Think of a preferment like a head start towards fermentation.
—Sarah Jampel, Bon Appétit, 11 Oct. 2020
Recent Examples of Synonyms for preferment
Noun
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The promotions in the NHL arena that viewers see on TV may not actually exist in person.—
Luke Connors,
Washington Post,
19 May 2026
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As of May 18, this promotion allows budget-conscious shoppers to lock in nationwide cellular access on a reliable network for the equivalent of just $10 a month during their first quarter.—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
19 May 2026
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Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more.—
Katie Hunt,
CNN Money,
17 May 2026
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While future research is needed to further validate this emerging method, the authors have contributed to advancements in how this science is conducted, innovating research methods that will help scholars study the past with greater accuracy.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
17 May 2026
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The theory was that West Ham could afford to pay more in rent if revenues were on the rise but there was also an important financial caveat should dark days return.—
Philip Buckingham,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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Returning to the treacherous halls of Reagan High, Jawbreaker The Musical is described as a high-gloss teen thriller that follows the rise—and unraveling—of a ruthless clique of teenage girls whose reign of power takes a deadly turn.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
20 May 2026
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Friday’s 244km (151 miles) day was the longest Grand Tour stage in five years, featuring 4,467 metres of climbing — no Grand Tour stage over 240km since 2000 had featured more ascent.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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The film tracks Lean’s remarkable progress to the peak of the medium – an extremely unlikely ascent for multiple reasons.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
12 May 2026
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“Preferment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preferment. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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