furtherance
Americannoun
noun
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the act of furthering; advancement
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something that furthers or advances
Etymology
Origin of furtherance
First recorded in 1400–50, furtherance is from the late Middle English word fortheraunce. See further, -ance
Example Sentences
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Any furtherance of the narrative would feel forced.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026
This year’s wave of ads, while notable for its furtherance of AI hype, is unlikely to bring the same kind of fallout.
From Barron's • Feb. 9, 2026
Her whole life and career, she said, have been devoted to the furtherance of science.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2025
A note says that listing names would “expose the recipients to serious prejudice and impair the furtherance of their charitable activities.”
From New York Times • Jan. 25, 2024
As a boy he taught himself to read parts of the Bible in Hebrew, and before we came to Africa he made us all sit down and study French, for the furtherance of our mission.
From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver
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