as in advancement
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 promotion
Employees, contractors or interns of Sponsor and each of its respective divisions, affiliates, parent companies, subsidiaries, advertising and promotion agencies (including, in each case, immediate family members) are not eligible to submit Media to enter the Contest.
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USA TODAY, 14 Jan. 2025
The coup attempt gave Erdogan an excuse to seize control over military education, the promotion of high-ranking officers, the military justice system, and Turkey’s Supreme Military Council.
—Ronald R. Krebs, Foreign Affairs, 14 Jan. 2025
On the heels of a 2024 box office which saw French movies clinching a near record market share, the Gallic film and TV promotion org Unifrance is expanding its Rendez-Vous With French Cinema, a mini-market gathering local sales agents and 500 international buyers from roughly 40 countries.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 13 Jan. 2025
Registering for this promotion is free and takes just a few seconds on the dedicated promotion page.
—Stella Shon, Travel + Leisure, 13 Jan. 2025
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USA TODAY, 14 Jan. 2025
The coup attempt gave Erdogan an excuse to seize control over military education, the promotion of high-ranking officers, the military justice system, and Turkey’s Supreme Military Council.
—Ronald R. Krebs, Foreign Affairs, 14 Jan. 2025
On the heels of a 2024 box office which saw French movies clinching a near record market share, the Gallic film and TV promotion org Unifrance is expanding its Rendez-Vous With French Cinema, a mini-market gathering local sales agents and 500 international buyers from roughly 40 countries.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 13 Jan. 2025
Registering for this promotion is free and takes just a few seconds on the dedicated promotion page.
—Stella Shon, Travel + Leisure, 13 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for promotion
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With sleep disorders affecting approximately 70 million Americans and poor sleep linked to serious health risks like heart disease, stroke and cognitive decline, the Tone Buds represent a significant advancement in personal sleep technology.Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report, Fox News, 12 Jan. 2025
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While fake kidnapping calls aimed at exploiting worried parents are a familiar tactic for some criminals, advancements in technology are making these scams far more convincing and harder to detect.Muri Assunção, New York Daily News, 12 Jan. 2025
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The book, which does not yet have a title, will chronicle Brandy’s ascent from singing at her hometown church in McComb, Mississippi, to R&B stardom, acting, and beyond.Madison Bloom, Pitchfork, 9 Jan. 2025
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Fueling the ascent of the world’s largest cryptocurrency is speculation that the United States will embrace bitcoin as a strategic reserve asset after the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump.Sam Lyman, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
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The rise of generative AI demands access to a new generation of CPUs and GPUs for data scientists and AI engineers working on state-of-the-art models and solutions.Janakiram MSV, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
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And then there has always been Altadena’s sense of freedom and creativity that gave rise to an artists’ enclave and The Bunny Museum.Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 12 Jan. 2025
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Lindsey says the creation of these programs speaks to a larger moment in women’s sports and how they are covered.Melanie Anzidei, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
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While job displacement is a significant concern, there's a growing narrative that AI could lead to the creation of novel positions and the enhancement of existing ones.Jack Kelly, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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“Promotion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/promotion. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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