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
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.
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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
MPs’ natural wish to support their prime minister, their own ambitions for preferment and the whips’ cruel ways all make for a reluctance to rock the boat.
—The Economist, 21 June 2018
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
MPs’ natural wish to support their prime minister, their own ambitions for preferment and the whips’ cruel ways all make for a reluctance to rock the boat.
—The Economist, 21 June 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for preferment
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Outset Medical is involved in litigation, including two stockholder class action lawsuits alleging violations of federal securities laws related to the promotion and marketing of its Tablo Hemodialysis System.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 7 Nov. 2024
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Election Day freebies and discounts 2024 The big picture: The following promotions are available Tuesday, Nov. 5 unless otherwise noted.Kelly Tyko, Axios, 5 Nov. 2024
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Upskilling teams in quantum technology will position your company to capitalize on future advancements.Yuval Boger, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more.Jacopo Prisco, CNN, 5 Nov. 2024
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Meanwhile, Biden’s refusal to exit the 2024 presidential race after a disastrous initial debate performance in June kicked off a whirlwind season that gave rise to Harris.Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024
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Recent polling in Indiana shows the former president remains highly popular in the Hoosier State, even with Kamala Harris’ rise to the top of the Democratic ticket this summer.Brittany Carloni, The Indianapolis Star, 6 Nov. 2024
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Tyler, the Creator has been one of the biggest names in hip-hop for nearly a decade and a half now, but his commercial performance and general stardom is still on the ascent.Eric Renner Brown, Billboard, 5 Nov. 2024
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Tour is a testament to their rapid ascent and ongoing success.Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic, 1 Nov. 2024
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“Preferment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preferment. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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