promotion
noun
pro·mo·tion
prə-ˈmō-shən 
1
: the act or fact of being raised in position or rank : preferment
2
: the act of furthering the growth or development of something
especially
: the furtherance of the acceptance and sale of merchandise through advertising, publicity, or discounting
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Examples of promotion in a Sentence
There was little chance for promotion within the company.
She was given a well-deserved promotion.
The company is offering a special promotion to increase sales.
the promotion of better relations between neighboring countries
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The brand becomes dependent on a cycle of constant promotions to maintain visibility but lacks a deeper connection with its audience.
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Karan Sharma, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
The new promotion kicks off with a Smokey Bear and Willy Woodchuck Meet and Greet from noon to 2 p.m. on Jan. 19 at the Plum Creek Nature Center.
—Annie Alleman, Chicago Tribune, 15 Jan. 2025
To add to the sweetness, many of these new drops are included in the retailer’s ongoing promotions.
—Maya Gandara, StyleCaster, 14 Jan. 2025
Local hotels offer specials to people affected by L.A. County fires
Though La Jolla has been unaffected by the wildfires in Los Angeles County, several local hotels are offering special rates and other promotions to people who have been displaced by the disaster.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Jan. 2025
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Karan Sharma, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
The new promotion kicks off with a Smokey Bear and Willy Woodchuck Meet and Greet from noon to 2 p.m. on Jan. 19 at the Plum Creek Nature Center.
—Annie Alleman, Chicago Tribune, 15 Jan. 2025
To add to the sweetness, many of these new drops are included in the retailer’s ongoing promotions.
—Maya Gandara, StyleCaster, 14 Jan. 2025
Local hotels offer specials to people affected by L.A. County fires
Though La Jolla has been unaffected by the wildfires in Los Angeles County, several local hotels are offering special rates and other promotions to people who have been displaced by the disaster.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Jan. 2025
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“Promotion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/promotion. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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promotion
noun
pro·mo·tion
prə-ˈmō-shən
1
: a moving up in position or rank
2
: the promoting of something
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