as in advancement
a raising or a state of being raised to a higher rank or position
after 10 years at the company he was rewarded with a promotion to vice president
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Recent Examples of promotion
The organization has since worked to better align the international promotion of French films, series, animation, documentaries and audiovisual programs at a time when boundaries between formats and platforms continue to blur.
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Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
3 July 2026
The brand’s semi-annual sale promotions also slash the original price tag on this extra comfy model by over $1,000.
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Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
3 July 2026
However, Anderson says its materials last significantly longer than standard vinyl, and the company offers frequent promotions and sales.
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Faith Wakefield,
USA Today,
3 July 2026
According to Rita's, customers can access both promotions through the Rita's Ice app.
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Angelique Brenes,
PEOPLE,
3 July 2026
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Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
3 July 2026
The brand’s semi-annual sale promotions also slash the original price tag on this extra comfy model by over $1,000.
—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
3 July 2026
However, Anderson says its materials last significantly longer than standard vinyl, and the company offers frequent promotions and sales.
—
Faith Wakefield,
USA Today,
3 July 2026
According to Rita's, customers can access both promotions through the Rita's Ice app.
—
Angelique Brenes,
PEOPLE,
3 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for promotion
Recent Examples of Synonyms for promotion
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The ratings draw on data from millions of actual workers, in postings on LinkedIn, Indeed and other sites that illustrate patterns in pay, retention and advancement.
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Here is a list of the inventions and innovations, business advancements and manufacturing achievements our state pioneered in the past 250 years.
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The princess trekked for 23 miles, with a total ascent of more than 10,000 feet and a driving distance of 462 miles between locations, per The Guardian.
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On the right side, Luneau’s ascent to being a regular plus more consistent time for Ian Moore and Drew Helleson would at least give Verbeek default options.
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Decades of Hollywood empire-building ended with a quake in 2017 when Australian media mogul Rupert Murdoch decided to sell much of his Fox entertainment holdings amid the rise of Netflix and other tech giants.
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But with the rise of generative AI, some breweries around the world are starting to be vocal about their displeasure of its use in the beer industry.
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When Blazy’s first Chanel creations began arriving at stores across Paris in March, the shirt developed in partnership with Charvet, priced at €3,900, sold out instantly.
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The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.
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“Promotion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/promotion. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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