edification

noun

Definition of edificationnext
as in education
the process by which one gains a greater understanding of something They showed the children films that provided edification and not just entertainment.

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Recent Examples of edification Many of the finer points of a Parmigiani Fleurier watch, then, are purely for the edification and enjoyment of a cultured clientele with enough knowledge and refinement to appreciate the details. — Nancy Olson, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024 Florida's original theme park has overcome the towering shadow of its younger peers in Orlando and remains a haven, if even by accident, for tourists seeking marine edification. — Peter Burke, Fox News, 11 Sep. 2024 But for his own figural edification, Degas made lots of small sculptures, mostly of dancers, horses and bathers, subjects that also populated his paintings. — Christopher Knight, Los Angeles Times, 13 Aug. 2024 All edifications, criticism, and conclusions cannot keep us from his strange spell. — Joy Williams, Harper's Magazine, 2 May 2024 See All Example Sentences for edification
Recent Examples of Synonyms for edification
  1. education
  2. culture
  3. literacy
  4. enlightenment
  5. learning
  6. reading
Noun
  • Ellis said the county and Atlanta’s school board need that tax revenue to fund services like hospitals, courts and childhood education over the next three decades.
    — Shaddi Abusaid, AJC.com, 16 July 2026
  • But they're all connected by a love for adventure and a fascination with science—they're here to enjoy Lindblad's iconic education component that frequently sets the company apart from other expedition cruise lines.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 July 2026
Definition of education
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  • The series unfolds against Japan’s ongoing debate over beauty standards – a culture growing more open to diverse appearances even as its cosmetic surgery sector remains one of its fastest-growing industries.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 15 July 2026
  • His reporting focuses on luxury travel and culture-forward experiences that explore how place, identity, and hospitality intersect.
    — Rafael Peña, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026
Definition of culture
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  • That economic mobility is also why WeBuild is focused on homeownership and provides financial literacy classes.
    — Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 15 July 2026
  • The state has 13 children’s services councils that collect tax money for programs like literacy support, water safety, healthcare and career readiness.
    — Romy Ellenbogen, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026
Definition of literacy
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  • Buddhists believe elephants are Buddha-like, symbolizing patience, wisdom and enlightenment.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 July 2026
  • And now at Ellis Island, there is a lady holding a torch of enlightenment.
    — Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 25 June 2026
Definition of enlightenment
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  • The researchers also compared their approach with existing reinforcement learning and hierarchical control methods.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 15 July 2026
  • And travel guru Rick Steves reminded us that jet lag is not something that simply has a learning curve.
    — Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 15 July 2026
Definition of learning
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  • According to the ship’s first officer, Schettino wasn’t wearing his reading glasses and repeatedly asked him to check the ship’s radar.
    — Britt Hayes, Entertainment Weekly, 11 July 2026
  • The state of Ohio is celebrating America’ssemiquincentennial by offering a statewide reading project that features Toni Morrison’s fictional oeuvre, thus providing a vivid alternative history of the country.
    — Marc Weingarten, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2026
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