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
From Price Discounting To Total Value Telecom is a market where competitors frequently battle on discounts, device promotions and bundle pricing.
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Jeff Fromm,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2026
The promotions could put them in line to fill vacancies on the seven-member commission, which has been reduced to two by the corruption investigations.
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ABC News,
4 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
And while there are many seasonal deals, not all promotions are created equal.
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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
In 2023, actor and 30 Seconds to Mars frontman Jared Leto scaled the skyscraper as part of his band’s 2024 world tour promotions, becoming the first person to legally do so.
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Chad De Guzman,
Time,
2 July 2026
Check Fidelity's promotions page for the latest offers here.
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Liz Knueven,
CNBC,
24 June 2026
Under standard policy, rebooking would have triggered penalties, fare increases, loss of promotions, and a complete repricing.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 June 2026
Jeff Fromm,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2026
The promotions could put them in line to fill vacancies on the seven-member commission, which has been reduced to two by the corruption investigations.
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ABC News,
4 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
And while there are many seasonal deals, not all promotions are created equal.
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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
In 2023, actor and 30 Seconds to Mars frontman Jared Leto scaled the skyscraper as part of his band’s 2024 world tour promotions, becoming the first person to legally do so.
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Chad De Guzman,
Time,
2 July 2026
Check Fidelity's promotions page for the latest offers here.
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Liz Knueven,
CNBC,
24 June 2026
Under standard policy, rebooking would have triggered penalties, fare increases, loss of promotions, and a complete repricing.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for promotions
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Still, the experts say, the result of the laws has been significant advancements in knowledge and perception of the Tequesta and their predecessors, and the preservation of at least a portion of some significant sites.
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The author contrasts the unifying spirit of the 1976 Bicentennial with today's pervasive division, despite significant advancements in rights for women, minorities, and the disabled.
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The route includes some short ascents and descents and takes place on a variety of paths, including pavement, loose gravel, and forest trails.
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Videos of climbers waiting in long queues in an area known as the death zone – where the air is too thin to breathe unaided for long – on their way to the summit have once again made headlines, alongside record-breaking ascents from both Nepali and foreign climbers.
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The on-field referees initially awarded yellow cards, which was reasonable, before VAR watched replays that prompted upgrades to red.
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It's now set to launch the Aviator, a similar café racer with its own subtle design flair and essential quality-of-life upgrades.
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SpaceX, which owns the xAI business along with rockets, is already worth more than $2 trillion after its stock’s ballyhooed debut on Nasdaq this month, with sharp rises and falls along the way.
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The consequences are unpleasant, but can also turn dangerous very quickly as body temperature rises.
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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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However, when the monsters become bent on world domination, the Minions must band together to defeat the creations gone awry.
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“Promotions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/promotions. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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