promotions

noun

plural of promotion
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

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Recent Examples of promotions Moreover, the Stifel analyst said that Under Armour’s pricing power is unproven, while at Nike runs the risk of more promotions ahead. — Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026 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 And even for those who are holding down jobs, raises and promotions have become like gold dust. — Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 15 Oct. 2026 Candidate endorsements, party promotions and active campaigning will be prohibited. — Summer Lin, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026 Across the advertising ecosystem, owning some of the work created for ads and other promotions has long been a sort of Holy Grail. — Brian Steinberg, Variety, 14 Oct. 2026 There are higher than normal playthrough terms on a lot of their promotions and bonuses, so be sure to read the Hard Rock Bet fine print. — Outkick, FOXNews.com, 13 Oct. 2026 However, there was not enough evidence to draw clear conclusions on whether free drug samples and other promotions affect decisions to place specific drugs on hospital formularies. — Ed Silverman, STAT, 9 Oct. 2026 For generations, the series showed, white men had dominated the department, while Black and women firefighters had been ostracized and put in danger, shut out of the most desirable fire stations and passed over for promotions. — Kansas City Star, 9 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for promotions
  1. advancements
  2. ascents
  3. upgrades
  4. rises
  5. creations
Noun
  • Trade tech advancements are helping those at the vanguard of the new NA movement.
    — Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 11 Oct. 2026
  • Bird has concerns, particularly around the build-up of power around technological advancements, which push the film into surprising and exciting dystopian directions.
    — Zac Ntim, Deadline, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of advancements
Noun
  • The route has seen barefoot ascents, no-hands ascents, and, the clearest indicator of its difficulty, an ascent by a climber wearing roller skates.
    — Brian Laidlaw, Longreads, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Visit Greece recommends June through October as the most accessible period for climbing; winter ascents require specialized experience and equipment.
    — Brittany Anas, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of ascents
Noun
  • But that concern has been addressed here thanks to the aforementioned brake upgrades, which deliver confident stopping power at speed as well as excellent pedal feel.
    — Bradley Iger, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 2026
  • The architecture is intended to improve maintenance efficiency, reduce dependence on a single vendor, and simplify future performance upgrades.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of upgrades
Noun
  • When consumers’ wishes matter relatively more – for example, as elections approach – the likelihood of a ban rises.
    — Michel Robe, The Conversation, 15 Oct. 2026
  • With demand increasing, supply has tightened, leading to unprecedented price rises.
    — Arjun Kharpal, CNBC, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of rises
Noun
  • Having dressed numerous actresses throughout her career, Chiuri sees a shift in red carpet culture toward individualized creations and, more recently, greater restraint.
    — Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Cook’s predecessor, Steve Jobs, was a rock-star visionary who sold the world on the deeply personal and even spiritual nature of tech creations.
    — Andrew R. Chow, Time, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of creations

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“Promotions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/promotions. Accessed 21 Oct. 2026.

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