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as in promotion
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 improvement
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 progress
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 advancement
As the boundaries between human capabilities and technological advancements blur, the characters must navigate a world where power is increasingly determined by access to and control over cutting-edge science.
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William Mullane, USA TODAY, 10 Jan. 2025
With the advancements in steel, concrete, and glass, architects developed new styles of houses that expressed these novel building materials.
—Lauren Gallow, Architectural Digest, 10 Jan. 2025
And while there have been plenty of advancements since then, Big Sky in Montana is topping them all.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 9 Jan. 2025
Limiting factors can often sit outside the technological advancements that have been made.
—Mark Carey, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for advancement
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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.Karan Sharma, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
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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
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Together, predictive, generative and agentic AI created a responsive environment where actionable insights led to significant improvements.Dr. Chiranjiv Roy, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
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Sabonis has shown signs of improvement guarding the pick-and-roll this season, but Ellis’ ball swarming has made his life easier.Jared Weiss, The Athletic, 16 Jan. 2025
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Otherwise, Arkansas is 0-4 against other opponents ranked in Quad 1 of the NCAA’s Net rankings, including a 73-66 loss Wednesday night at home to Ole Miss. Calipari’s squads, composed primarily of one-and-done freshmen for more than a decade at Kentucky, typically improve as a season progresses.Edgar Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 11 Jan. 2025
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And progress is moving at a quicker pace thanks in part to new technologies developed in the last decade.Maggie O'Neill, Health, 10 Jan. 2025
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The recent slowdown in advances may suggest that Russia's army is sustaining higher war casualties and that Putin is struggling to replenish his army's ranks.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
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The consent calendar items are part of the agenda and so must be announced in advance per Civil Code Section 4930.Kelly G. Richardson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Jan. 2025
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But even within this progression of warmer years and ever-intensifying risks to homes, communities and the environment, 2024 stood out in another unwelcome way.Raymond Zhong, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2025
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However, studies have yet to show any significant benefit in reducing the risk of developing or slowing the progression of dementia, including Alzheimer's disease.Sarah Anzlovar, MS, RD, Verywell Health, 10 Jan. 2025
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In this rare window, the Trump administration can revitalize the process, secure a lasting accord, and transform the region's future.Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025
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Axios can access OpenAI's technology to build its own AI products, processes, and systems.Sara Fischer, Axios, 15 Jan. 2025
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Elizabeth Frantz | Reuters The casket of former President Jimmy Carter arrives at the National Cathedral in Washington, D.C. for a procession before the funeral on Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025.Josephine Rozzelle, CNBC, 9 Jan. 2025
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The result is a staging of half-hearted opulence, with massive walls that trundle into position, squeezing the crowds or parting to reveal a giant staircase suitable for processions.Justin Davidson, Vulture, 8 Jan. 2025
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“Advancement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/advancement. Accessed 19 Jan. 2025.
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