as in advancements
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 promotions
Entry-level plans may start under $30 with promotions, while gigabit and multi-gig tiers can cost $100–$150.
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Roxanne Downer, USA Today, 18 Sep. 2025
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
Include offline sales and promotions where possible.
—Bernard May, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Your past efforts will be acknowledged through promotions, awards or kudos.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 17 Sep. 2025
While some minor deals and promotions may be available to non-members, the best savings are always reserved for Prime members.
—Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 16 Sep. 2025
This is Fortune 500 Power Moves, a column tracking executive shifts—from appointments and promotions to resignations and retirements—within the highest ranks of Fortune 500 companies.
—Fortune Editors, Fortune, 12 Sep. 2025
At the board's meeting on Thursday, members said the body should look to spend more on research activities and promotions efforts.
—Arkansas Online, 11 Sep. 2025
Go to the promotions tab on Fanatics to find a same-game parlay boost for this matchup, along with a no-sweat bet.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
Roxanne Downer, USA Today, 18 Sep. 2025
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
Include offline sales and promotions where possible.
—Bernard May, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Your past efforts will be acknowledged through promotions, awards or kudos.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 17 Sep. 2025
While some minor deals and promotions may be available to non-members, the best savings are always reserved for Prime members.
—Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 16 Sep. 2025
This is Fortune 500 Power Moves, a column tracking executive shifts—from appointments and promotions to resignations and retirements—within the highest ranks of Fortune 500 companies.
—Fortune Editors, Fortune, 12 Sep. 2025
At the board's meeting on Thursday, members said the body should look to spend more on research activities and promotions efforts.
—Arkansas Online, 11 Sep. 2025
Go to the promotions tab on Fanatics to find a same-game parlay boost for this matchup, along with a no-sweat bet.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for promotions
Noun
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Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
13 Sep. 2025
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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
Noun
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Where the gobs of torque on track felt sufficient, if not overwhelming, all of a sudden mashing the throttle at any point in the rev range provided more than enough thrust for any situation, even on steep mountain ascents.—
Michael Teo Van Runkle,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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For her next two ascents, Maus went solo, pushing the pace on the running sections and then moving quickly across the rock.—
Frederick Dreier,
Outside,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The refining assets could require expensive maintenance upgrades after several years of legal purgatory, Gelder said.—
Jordan Blum,
Fortune,
19 Sep. 2025
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The event saw the Silicon Valley giant flank the new iPhone models with upgrades to the Apple Watch offering and as well as AirPods.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
19 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Transparency rises, and duplicate work drops.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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London desperately needs that at a time when British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and his ministers have been accused of harming business sentiment and investment with recent tax rises.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
17 Sep. 2025
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What really shines, though, are creations riffing on the rich array of international flavors that converge in Houston’s sprawling neighborhoods.—
Robert F. Moss,
Southern Living,
17 Sep. 2025
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Towel animals are whimsical creations made by folding bath towels into shapes resembling animals, a tradition popularized by cruise lines and some hotels.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Promotions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/promotions. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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