as in promotions
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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promotions
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Neither his name nor likeness were featured in the promotions, which preceded the 2026 election cycle by nearly three years.—
Mark Pazniokas,
Hartford Courant,
29 Apr. 2026 -
Achievement means so much more than just the accolades, the business results and the promotions or career milestones.—
Kathryn Hopkins,
Footwear News,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Preferments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preferments. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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