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as in promotions
a raising or a state of being raised to a higher rank or position
the young man's rapid advancement in the company came as no surprise to those who knew he was the president's nephew
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as in improvements
an instance of notable progress in the development of knowledge, technology, or skill
science has made huge advancements in the field of genetics in recent years
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as in advances
forward movement in time or place
wondered why we hadn't made any advancement in the long checkout line for at least 10 minutes
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Recent Examples of advancements
Throughout history, technological advancements have continually influenced how organizations operate.
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Ethan Stone, USA TODAY, 4 Jan. 2025
The medal recognizes a broad spectrum of achievements ranging from public service and philanthropy to advancements in the arts, sciences, literature, and athletics.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 4 Jan. 2025
By embracing advancements such as AI and blockchain, organizations can enhance the effectiveness and transparency of their board activities.
—Ethan Stone, USA TODAY, 4 Jan. 2025
However, advancements in technology have introduced innovative tools that enhance remote collaboration, enabling boards to operate effectively without physical presence.
—Ethan Stone, USA TODAY, 4 Jan. 2025
Support functions similar to those in IT, such as an analytics transformation office, are critical to ensuring alignment with enterprise goals and staying at the forefront of technological advancements.
—Ashok Viswanathan, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
As advancements in artificial intelligence, automation and data analytics continue to accelerate, workers will need to be trained and upskilled on the evolving tools, workflows and digital platforms.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
Education systems worldwide are experiencing a seismic shift driven by technological advancements and evolving societal challenges like the Covid-19 pandemic and educational inequalities.
—Geoffrey Alphonso, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
From ensuring seamless connectivity in remote areas to providing high-bandwidth SD-WAN solutions over satellite, businesses will leverage these advancements for resilience and reliability.
—Lori Thomas, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
Ethan Stone, USA TODAY, 4 Jan. 2025
The medal recognizes a broad spectrum of achievements ranging from public service and philanthropy to advancements in the arts, sciences, literature, and athletics.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 4 Jan. 2025
By embracing advancements such as AI and blockchain, organizations can enhance the effectiveness and transparency of their board activities.
—Ethan Stone, USA TODAY, 4 Jan. 2025
However, advancements in technology have introduced innovative tools that enhance remote collaboration, enabling boards to operate effectively without physical presence.
—Ethan Stone, USA TODAY, 4 Jan. 2025
Support functions similar to those in IT, such as an analytics transformation office, are critical to ensuring alignment with enterprise goals and staying at the forefront of technological advancements.
—Ashok Viswanathan, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
As advancements in artificial intelligence, automation and data analytics continue to accelerate, workers will need to be trained and upskilled on the evolving tools, workflows and digital platforms.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
Education systems worldwide are experiencing a seismic shift driven by technological advancements and evolving societal challenges like the Covid-19 pandemic and educational inequalities.
—Geoffrey Alphonso, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
From ensuring seamless connectivity in remote areas to providing high-bandwidth SD-WAN solutions over satellite, businesses will leverage these advancements for resilience and reliability.
—Lori Thomas, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for advancements
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Shakespeare, affectionately known as ‘Two Balls Shakey’ because of his penchant for holding a ball under each arm in training and during warm-up drills, contributed hugely to two promotions from League One in 2009 and the Championship in 2014, the great escape of 2015 and the 5000-1 title success.Rob Tanner, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
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Document how these factors influence internal decisions about hiring, promotions and pay raises.Lyssa Hansard, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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The treaty negotiators are considering a range of policy actions to limit the environmental and human health damage from plastic waste, including improvements to waste collection, the elimination of the most harmful plastics and ways to boost the woefully low rates of plastic recycling.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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On Monday, when Nordstrom said its board had approved the plan to go private, retail experts speculated the retailer will accelerate investments in merchandise improvements and store upgrades, including possibly the Manhattan flagship.David Moin, WWD, 24 Dec. 2024
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His signature production style — the glistening synth chord progressions that doused early OF releases in a cartoon-like technicolor — arrived subdued beneath a moodier sonic register.Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 17 Oct. 2024
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Currently, bill progressions have slowed or halted entirely following the conclusion of legislative sessions in most states.Trans Formations Project, Them, 4 Oct. 2024
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“Advancements.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/advancements. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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