PROMOTIONS Synonyms: 31 Similar and Opposite Words

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 Teixeira's decisive performance suggests potential future opportunities in Misfits Boxing or bare-knuckle promotions, while concerns were raised about Rua taking further punishment in striking contests. — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026 Their trade-in programs and other promotions reduce the final cost to consumers. — Jeff Marks,morgan Chittum, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2026 More than 87% of influencer posts on social media about tests including full-body MRI, multi-cancer early detection tests and more offered a positive spin, according to a JAMA study published in February 2025; about 84% were overt promotions. — David Oliver, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026 Wonder’s automation track record Lore’s use of AI in helping decide promotions is landing right as Wonder is becoming considerably larger—and increasingly leaning on automation. — Mia Osmonbekov, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2026 Amazon Prime Day 2027’s start date and whether competing retailers move their back-to-school promotions into June to match. — Ashley Lynch, Charlotte Observer, 26 Aug. 2026 Similarly, City Attorneys Cristina Suarez and Miriam Soler Ramos and City Clerk Billy Urquia were also internal promotions. — Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 26 Aug. 2026 The new food, merchandise and promotions arrive as the Braves begin seven consecutive games at Truist Park through Monday. — Jamal Goss, CBS News, 25 Aug. 2026 Promotion problems in the department Kennon also alleges department decisions about assignments and promotions ultimately left her unable to compete for a captain position. — Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 22 Aug. 2026

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Noun

Under Ternus' leadership, the hardware engineering team has also made significant advancements to AirPods, including active noise cancellation and an all-in-one health system.

— Greta Cross, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026
Fortunately, with the rapid advancements in AI, researchers are now able to make progress on new frontiers.

— Dr. Sai Balasubramanian, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of advancements

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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
Whisenant was known in the climbing community for his speed ascents, including record-setting climbs in Yosemite.

— Sophie Ziedalski, NBC news, 10 Aug. 2026

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Hotels are making significant capital investments in energy management upgrades, recognizing that operational efficiency offers tangible returns by reducing utility bills and insurance costs.

— Josipa Majic Predin, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
Emtek hardware, a custom range hood and JennAir appliances round out the functional upgrades, while oversized pendant lights and mixed-metal fixtures add a designer layer.

— David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of upgrades

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The company expects the combination of new generation, energy storage and transmission capacity to strengthen the local grid as electricity demand rises.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 31 Aug. 2026
When broken down in individual markets, the biggest annual percentage rises came from North America (51 percent), the Middle East and South Asia (42 percent) and Europe (27 percent), with Asia Pacific origin rates up 22 percent.

— Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of rises

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Now, the 25-year-old singer-songwriter —who boasts a catalog of over two thousand songs — is stepping up to perform his own creations, aiming to establish himself as a vocalist representing the genre’s new generation.

— Tere Aguilera, Billboard, 26 Aug. 2026
With prosthetics that gave him a grin to rival Jack Nicholson’s in another King project, The Shining, Curry’s Pennywise would endure as one of the scariest King creations on film or television.

— Greg Evans, Deadline, 26 Aug. 2026

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