Definitions

promotion

[pruh-moh-shuhn] / prəˈmoʊ ʃən /

NOUN

higher position in organization

Synonyms

STRONG

advance advancement advocacy aggrandizement backing betterment boost break breakthrough buildup bump elevation encouragement ennoblement exaltation furtherance go ahead hike honor improvement jump lift preference preferment progress raise rise support upgrade

WEAK

favoring jump up move up prelation step up upgrading

Antonyms

STRONG

block condemnation debasement decline decrease denunciation depression derision deterioration discouragement disfavor drop halt harm hindrance humiliation impediment opposition reduction retreat retrogression stop stoppage worsening

WEAK

demotion silence

NOUN

publicity

Synonyms

STRONG

PR advertising ballyhoo blurb buildup hoopla hype notice pitch pizazz plug press propaganda publicity puff puffery pushing squib

WEAK

advertising campaign hard sell press-agentry promo public relations

Antonyms

WEAK

demotion silence

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

England's statement on Jones' promotion specified she would take over the role "for 2026".

From BBC

But executive recruiters say Mason’s move to jump ship and get a simultaneous promotion to CEO—known as a “double switch”—might prove an uphill battle.

From The Wall Street Journal

During his time in Cage Warriors, he was the face of the promotion, headlining multiple shows for which fans would buy tickets mainly to watch him.

From BBC

So have their promotions up and down the corporate ladder.

From The Wall Street Journal

When quickly-rising mortgage rates stalled the housing market, many builders cut prices or offered buyer incentives, such as free design upgrades or lower mortgage rate promotions.

From Barron's

promotion

Example Sentences

Related Words