as in advancements
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of promotions
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
Check the site for current deals or potential World Cup promotions.
—Taylor Haught, Kansas City Star, 28 Apr. 2026
The platform frequently offers promotions that can boost earnings.
—Kathy Kristof, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
Haberdish, known for modern Southern comfort food like chicken and biscuits, has been named one of North Carolina’s top spots to celebrate promotions, paydays and big career wins, according to a new survey from MarketBeat.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 27 Apr. 2026
The company has made recent internal promotions, with Nicola Smith becoming Chief Operating Officer, overseeing operations and strategic growth initiatives.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 27 Apr. 2026
No promotions have been announced yet, according to the group.
—Bri Buckley, CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026
Following the promotions of Roman Anthony and Marcelo Mayer, the Red Sox don’t have any other big ticket position player prospects who are ready to make an impact at the MLB level.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 19 Apr. 2026
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
Check the site for current deals or potential World Cup promotions.
—Taylor Haught, Kansas City Star, 28 Apr. 2026
The platform frequently offers promotions that can boost earnings.
—Kathy Kristof, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
Haberdish, known for modern Southern comfort food like chicken and biscuits, has been named one of North Carolina’s top spots to celebrate promotions, paydays and big career wins, according to a new survey from MarketBeat.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 27 Apr. 2026
The company has made recent internal promotions, with Nicola Smith becoming Chief Operating Officer, overseeing operations and strategic growth initiatives.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 27 Apr. 2026
No promotions have been announced yet, according to the group.
—Bri Buckley, CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026
Following the promotions of Roman Anthony and Marcelo Mayer, the Red Sox don’t have any other big ticket position player prospects who are ready to make an impact at the MLB level.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 19 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for promotions
Noun
-
Today’s advancements, such as waste management and precision irrigation, are not merely choices, but necessary investments for long-term survival.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
27 Apr. 2026
-
The case stands as a powerful example of how advancements in forensic science, particularly utilizing DNA and forensic genetic genealogy, continue to transform cold case investigations, delivering answers even decades after crimes occur.—
Joseph Buczek,
CBS News,
25 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
Hikers should be prepared for steep ascents and descents, uneven terrain, and high altitude conditions.—
Staff Author,
Travel + Leisure,
1 May 2026
-
But their twin ascents could not have been foreseen based on fair-to-middlin’ careers with the Bay Area schools.—
Jon Wilner,
Mercury News,
24 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
The $200 million project will also allow bidirectional signals, reducing delays, as well as track realignments and upgrades to the catenary system that supplies overhead power to the trains.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
-
Those who join now can use the code PCAMER26 by December 31, 2026, to earn up to 4,000 bonus Avios (Qatar Airways’s rewards currency) to use on upcoming flights, upgrades, and extra baggage allowances.—
Jamie Spain,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
For Sawe, London completed one of the fastest and quietest rises in marathon history.—
Emmanuel Igunza,
NPR,
27 Apr. 2026
-
As power demand rises, states that limit their ability to use reliable power sources are unnecessarily limiting their ability to grow and reliably meet demand.—
Paige Lambermont,
Oc Register,
26 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
Loudly allows unlimited downloads of track creations, and even facilitates distribution to DSPs including Spotify.—
Hattie Lindert,
Pitchfork,
29 Apr. 2026
-
The Food Processor quickly chops, slices, and shreds a wide array of ingredients for unlimited culinary creations, while the Coffee & Spice Grinder efficiently grinds coffee beans, spices, and herbs for superior flavor and potency.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
28 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Promotions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/promotions. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
