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.

He wouldn’t mind them popping up every now and then on the Samsung smart fridge at his home in Roseville, Calif. A promotion for a product he needs, he adds, might even feel useful.

From The Wall Street Journal

Scientist Alexandra, 32, refuses to download Max "out of contrariness" to its heavy-handed promotion.

From Barron's

Fighters on the prelims like Wood and Jones don't get as much media attention or promotion from the UFC - and strikingly less money than their headlining peers.

From BBC

Those who are currently exempt could risk losing their jobs if they seek to change roles or pursue promotions.

From BBC

During their spell as owners, the Red Dragons have risen from the National League to Championship play-off contention thanks to three successive promotions.

From BBC

promotion

Example Sentences

Related Words