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as in promotions
a raising or a state of being raised to a higher rank or position
the young man's rapid advancement in the company came as no surprise to those who knew he was the president's nephew
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as in improvements
an instance of notable progress in the development of knowledge, technology, or skill
science has made huge advancements in the field of genetics in recent years
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as in advances
forward movement in time or place
wondered why we hadn't made any advancement in the long checkout line for at least 10 minutes
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Recent Examples of advancements
The company continues to focus on developing its private wireless and drone solutions, with strategic partnerships and market advancements in the rail and drone sectors.
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Quartz Bot, Quartz, 12 Nov. 2024
Golden Matrix continues to focus on expanding its global reach by obtaining gaming licenses in new markets and enhancing its product offerings through technological advancements.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 12 Nov. 2024
Building an interoperability layer is also crucial for future-proofing systems against further cryptographic advancements.
—Anand Kashyap, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
The deployment of its submersible and other technological advancements will enable China to play a larger role in Arctic scientific research and resource exploration.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 21 Oct. 2024
Furthermore, the future of remote work will most likely continue to be shaped by advancements in communication technologies, cloud computing, cloud databases, AI and automation.
—Braden Yuill, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
With the advancements in modern technology over the last decade or so, technology has played a more prominent role in providing healthcare and wellness plans for employees and businesses alike.
—John Graham Harper, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
There now exists a constant flow of ideas, technologies, services, goods and even people across borders, driven largely by digital advancements.
—Sagi Eliyahu, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
Later technological advancements enabled the team to analyze decades of historical satellite data, resulting in the discovery of new Adélie penguin colonies in hard-to-reach and dangerous areas of the Antarctic.
—Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Quartz Bot, Quartz, 12 Nov. 2024
Golden Matrix continues to focus on expanding its global reach by obtaining gaming licenses in new markets and enhancing its product offerings through technological advancements.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 12 Nov. 2024
Building an interoperability layer is also crucial for future-proofing systems against further cryptographic advancements.
—Anand Kashyap, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
The deployment of its submersible and other technological advancements will enable China to play a larger role in Arctic scientific research and resource exploration.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 21 Oct. 2024
Furthermore, the future of remote work will most likely continue to be shaped by advancements in communication technologies, cloud computing, cloud databases, AI and automation.
—Braden Yuill, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
With the advancements in modern technology over the last decade or so, technology has played a more prominent role in providing healthcare and wellness plans for employees and businesses alike.
—John Graham Harper, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
There now exists a constant flow of ideas, technologies, services, goods and even people across borders, driven largely by digital advancements.
—Sagi Eliyahu, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
Later technological advancements enabled the team to analyze decades of historical satellite data, resulting in the discovery of new Adélie penguin colonies in hard-to-reach and dangerous areas of the Antarctic.
—Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for advancements
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As a result, companies have released value meals, new items and special promotions to ramp up sales.Jordan Valinsky, CNN, 3 Oct. 2024
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Savers need to scan the ads, review the postcards being sent to your home, and check out the online outlets for high-yielding promotions.Susan Tompor, Detroit Free Press, 3 Oct. 2024
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Whatever their reasons for lagging behind, many organizations are missing out on AI’s multiple benefits, including productivity improvements, cost savings and opportunities to provide better service.Expert Panel®, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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For example, timing information reveals bottlenecks and opportunities for throughput improvements that engineers can use to plan and prioritize development.Jeff Mahler, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Currently, bill progressions have slowed or halted entirely following the conclusion of legislative sessions in most states.Trans Formations Project, Them, 4 Oct. 2024
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There are psych-rock freakouts and campfire sing-alongs, all centered on his ability to render simple, two-chord progressions as titanic tectonic shifts that reconfigure the landscape in their wake.Pitchfork, Pitchfork, 1 Oct. 2024
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“Advancements.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/advancements. Accessed 25 Nov. 2024.
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