1
as in elevated
to move higher in rank or position
the navy promoted her to captain for her record of outstanding performance
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in encouraged
to help the growth or development of
a campaign promoting good dental hygiene
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
3
as in grew
to look after or assist the growth of by labor and care
spends all her time now promoting her new business
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
4
as in sold
to provide publicity for
promoting a new line of toys based on the popular movie
Synonyms & Similar Words
as in supported
Related Words
Dissimilar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of promoted
Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 20 Sep. 2025
Serafini was promoted to the role of creative director of the Alberta Ferretti brand in October 2024, succeeding the namesake founder.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 19 Sep. 2025
Bianco promoted Flores in 2021 to lead the central jail, the Robert Presley Detention Center in Downtown Riverside.
—Christopher Damien, USA Today, 19 Sep. 2025
Making Manson producer Renowned Films has promoted Robert Hunter to Head of Development, Documentary & Limited Series, while development boss Chris Broughall is set to exit.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 18 Sep. 2025
Overstreet made his Glee debut in a season 2 guest role, and after an overwhelmingly positive fan reaction, was promoted to the main cast just two years later.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 18 Sep. 2025
Sketch group Please Don’t Destroy was also split up as Ben Marshall was promoted to main cast, Martin Herlihy moved to writing staff and John Higgins left the show.
—Ellise Shafer, Variety, 18 Sep. 2025
That bout was promoted as his return to the ring after a 19-year retirement and was widely regarded as a fitting sendoff.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
Yvonne De Mare has been promoted to director of The Late Show With Stephen Colbert ahead of the franchise series ending in May 2026.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 12 Sep. 2025
Adjective
The Dodgers promoted right-hander Will Klein to take Kopech’s roster spot.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 20 Sep. 2025
Serafini was promoted to the role of creative director of the Alberta Ferretti brand in October 2024, succeeding the namesake founder.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 19 Sep. 2025
Bianco promoted Flores in 2021 to lead the central jail, the Robert Presley Detention Center in Downtown Riverside.
—Christopher Damien, USA Today, 19 Sep. 2025
Making Manson producer Renowned Films has promoted Robert Hunter to Head of Development, Documentary & Limited Series, while development boss Chris Broughall is set to exit.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 18 Sep. 2025
Overstreet made his Glee debut in a season 2 guest role, and after an overwhelmingly positive fan reaction, was promoted to the main cast just two years later.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 18 Sep. 2025
Sketch group Please Don’t Destroy was also split up as Ben Marshall was promoted to main cast, Martin Herlihy moved to writing staff and John Higgins left the show.
—Ellise Shafer, Variety, 18 Sep. 2025
That bout was promoted as his return to the ring after a 19-year retirement and was widely regarded as a fitting sendoff.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
Yvonne De Mare has been promoted to director of The Late Show With Stephen Colbert ahead of the franchise series ending in May 2026.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 12 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for promoted
Verb
-
Elle Fanning elevated double denim dressing while attending the Coach spring 2026 ready-to-wear collection during New York Fashion Week on Monday.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
16 Sep. 2025
-
Netflix in 2020 elevated Sarandos to be co-CEO alongside Hastings.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
-
Those who felt the earthquake are encouraged to report it through the USGS Felt Report form.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
21 Sep. 2025
-
Her videos have generated an overwhelmingly positive response and she's been encouraged to keep spreading the word.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Sep. 2025
Verb
-
As the Spirit flight hovered at 33,000 feet above Long Island and edged closer to Air Force One, the controller’s tone grew increasingly exasperated.—
Heather Hunter,
The Washington Examiner,
18 Sep. 2025
-
The hosts were attempting to get the cameras rolling again, and the Dipset rapper grew frustrated.—
Armon Sadler,
VIBE.com,
18 Sep. 2025
Verb
-
On Paseo Padre Parkway, Fremont, in Fremont in August 2022, a 1,866-square-foot home was sold for $2,440,000, a price per square foot of $1,308.—
Bay Area Home Report,
Mercury News,
20 Sep. 2025
-
The company also sold monthly subscription boxes of hypoallergenic earrings for $20 per pair — the idea being that piercing customers would then buy into a subscription model for new jewelry every month.—
Jennifer Liu
Tasia Jensen,
CNBC,
20 Sep. 2025
Verb
-
Strait of Messina Bridge project will speed travel between the Italian mainland and Sicily and incorporate rail connections to Palermo and Catania, which are being upgraded.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
19 Sep. 2025
-
The three new watch models boast upgraded health features, fast charging, longer battery lives and a variety of finishes, styles and price points.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
19 Sep. 2025
Verb
-
Originally cultivated in Argentina and then brought to Italy, the beans resembled an Italian candy and were named for it.—
Bethany Thayer,
Freep.com,
20 Sep. 2025
-
Capital One has a high-end card known as Venture X and fintech company Bilt, the company that cultivated a brand by letting renters pay their rent via credit card, is expected to have a high-end card next year.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
19 Sep. 2025
Verb
-
The exosomes produced in this process contain no live cells or intact genetic material.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
-
The Apple Music Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show starring Kendrick Lamar was executive produced by Jay-Z, whose company Roc Nation is behind picking the Super Bowl halftime performer.—
Marina Watts,
PEOPLE,
15 Sep. 2025
Verb
-
Trump announced Friday a plan to impose a hefty fee on passes.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
22 Sep. 2025
-
Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski announced after Sunday's comeback win that Flacco will retain his position as the starter, despite the presence of rookie signal-callers Dillon Gabriel and Shedeur Sanders on the roster.—
Max Dible,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Promoted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/promoted. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share