PREFERMENT Synonyms: 35 Similar and Opposite Words

preferment

noun

pri-ˈfər-mənt

Definition of preferment

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. — Chelsea Davis, Forbes, 16 Sep. 2024 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 Think of a preferment like a head start towards fermentation. — Sarah Jampel, Bon Appétit, 11 Oct. 2020

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Noun

If Madewell’s current discounts and promotions aren’t piquing your interest, check Nordstrom, Nordstrom Rack, Revolve, Bloomingdale’s, and Shopbop.

— Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 15 Oct. 2026
For Ingersoll and some other religious scholars, Hegseth's promotion of an idea that has largely fallen out of favor with the American public ties in closely with his religious background.

— Odette Yousef, NPR, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of promotion

Noun

There's reason to believe research on Jonathan and other animals could lead to advancements for people, Austad said.

— KYLE MELNICK THE WASHINGTON POST, Arkansas Online, 18 Oct. 2026
This advancement could help scientists investigate how electrons respond to intense light and, eventually, explore ways to control them during chemical reactions.

— Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of advancement

Noun

New York households now pay roughly 70 percent more per kilowatt-hour than in 2019, against a national rise of under 40 percent.

— Alex Pasternack, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026
Riley points to the rise of rock stars being awarded with knighthoods by the British royal family as a correlation of changing tastes of reputability.

— Devon Ivie, Vulture, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of rise

Noun

Just as Bryan’s own ascent began, alcoholism almost wrecked his fellow Oklahoma heroes, Turnpike Troubadours.

— Grayson Haver Currin, Pitchfork, 20 Oct. 2026
The vehicle sheds these boosters during ascent before discarding its protective payload fairings.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 19 Oct. 2026

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