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.
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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
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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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for edification
Noun
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At the same time, alternative education pathways are proving faster, cheaper, and lucrative.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
20 Oct. 2025
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The preliminary draft released by state education officials lays out what standards Massachusetts high school students may be required to meet to graduate, replacing the former MCAS standardized testing requirement.—
Grace Zokovitch,
Boston Herald,
20 Oct. 2025
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Moderated by Billboard‘s Jessica Roiz, the conversation focused on respecting the culture, roots and pioneers that have fueled this genre in Africa, and how Afrobeats has influenced their latest projects, including Goyo’s debut album Pantera.—
Griselda Flores,
Billboard,
21 Oct. 2025
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Dresses swished and dress shoes clacked against the floor as couples danced for bragging rights in one of the biggest celebrations of Black culture in KC.—
Alexa Stone
Updated October 21,
Kansas City Star,
21 Oct. 2025
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The industry offers resources that can help scale AI literacy efforts quickly.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
17 Oct. 2025
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Off-field distractions, not to mention a lack of financial literacy, and missed opportunities to invest wisely can hold you back on the field and from building generational wealth.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
15 Oct. 2025
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In Jainism, Diwali commemorates Lord Mahavira reaching nirvana, or spiritual enlightenment, according to Brandeis University.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
15 Oct. 2025
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The film depicts the radical derangements of power, and the kinds of enlightenment that may hold out hope (however sentimental that notion may be), even if somewhere in the distance.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
7 Oct. 2025
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What Happens Next The announcement from Meta today is less of a pullback from AI, according to Homkes, and more of a consequence of the company’s initial learnings with the technology.—
Suzanne Blake,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
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That apprenticeship and mentorship need to continue to be a formal part of our culture, a part of our learning environment.—
Fortune Editors,
Fortune,
22 Oct. 2025
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Be honest and then seek out stretch experiences, reading and other ways to learn to fill those gaps.—
Vicki Salemi,
Boston Herald,
20 Oct. 2025
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Monthly reading series celebrates its third anniversary with a conversation between award-winning Minnesota authors Michael Mallory and Cheri Johnson, who writes as Sigrid Brown.—
Mary Ann Grossmann,
Twin Cities,
19 Oct. 2025
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“Edification.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/edification. Accessed 24 Oct. 2025.
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