as in promotion
a raising or a state of being raised to a higher rank or position
anticipated her preferment to a better-paying position within the company
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Recent Examples of preferment
Make the dough: Add the flour, whole eggs, egg yolk (reserve the white for brushing on later), honey, oil, ground coriander, orange zest and salt to the preferment.
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Jason Mastrodonato, The Mercury News, 16 Dec. 2024
The evolution of the dough at Flour + Water OG was inspired by their research and development at Flour + Water Pizzeria and the findings of what a preferment does to the complexity of that dough.
—Chelsea Davis, Forbes, 16 Sep. 2024
But what is a preferment, really?
—Sarah Jampel, Bon Appétit, 11 Oct. 2020
The Communist government’s leadership compound in Beijing, Zhongnanhai, more and more resembles an imperial palace where royal favorites jockey for preferment and titles.
—Michael Schuman, The Atlantic, 13 Oct. 2022
Government patronage, rather than innovation and the service of one’s neighbor, becomes the path to preferment, and innovation is consequently replaced by lobbying and supplication for special status.
—Cameron Hilditch, National Review, 12 Aug. 2021
Working-class Protestants are watching the new global economy select their old tribal enemies for preferment while they themselves are left behind.
—Cameron Hilditch, National Review, 15 Apr. 2021
Why should the government give yet another preferment to investment in upgrading the human capital of the affluent, over the capital investments of other entrepreneurs and workers?
—Andrew Stuttaford, National Review, 21 Nov. 2020
Think of a preferment like a head start towards fermentation.
—Sarah Jampel, Bon Appétit, 11 Oct. 2020
Jason Mastrodonato, The Mercury News, 16 Dec. 2024
The evolution of the dough at Flour + Water OG was inspired by their research and development at Flour + Water Pizzeria and the findings of what a preferment does to the complexity of that dough.
—Chelsea Davis, Forbes, 16 Sep. 2024
But what is a preferment, really?
—Sarah Jampel, Bon Appétit, 11 Oct. 2020
The Communist government’s leadership compound in Beijing, Zhongnanhai, more and more resembles an imperial palace where royal favorites jockey for preferment and titles.
—Michael Schuman, The Atlantic, 13 Oct. 2022
Government patronage, rather than innovation and the service of one’s neighbor, becomes the path to preferment, and innovation is consequently replaced by lobbying and supplication for special status.
—Cameron Hilditch, National Review, 12 Aug. 2021
Working-class Protestants are watching the new global economy select their old tribal enemies for preferment while they themselves are left behind.
—Cameron Hilditch, National Review, 15 Apr. 2021
Why should the government give yet another preferment to investment in upgrading the human capital of the affluent, over the capital investments of other entrepreneurs and workers?
—Andrew Stuttaford, National Review, 21 Nov. 2020
Think of a preferment like a head start towards fermentation.
—Sarah Jampel, Bon Appétit, 11 Oct. 2020
Recent Examples of Synonyms for preferment
Noun
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In the past, such roles have offered fertile ground for graft, especially bribes for promotions.Nectar Gan, CNN, 15 Dec. 2024
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If reports are to be believed, this may not be the last time he'll be seen with the popular promotion.Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 15 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more.Taylor Nicioli, CNN, 13 Dec. 2024
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In an environment of rapid technological advancement and evolving trade policies, semiconductor capital equipment companies are positioned to thrive.John Buckingham, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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Livestreaming in the Era of AI Speed’s meteoric rise underscores the unparalleled connection that livestreaming offers between creators and fans.Jon Youshaei, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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Or the rise of foodie culture, accelerated by Bon Appétit’s once-beloved YouTube channel that encouraged my generation to strive for epicurean flare at home.Harmeet Kaur, CNN, 13 Dec. 2024
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The first two players on that list were 23 and 24 years respectively in 2022 and appeared to be on the ascent.Tony Blengino, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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But Honnold has never free climbed the route—a style that allows climbers to use ropes and climbing gear for protection but not to aid the ascent.Jayme Moye, Outside Online, 9 Dec. 2024
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“Preferment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preferment. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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