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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
  • Sally Hayden’s reportage is always deeply humane, rigorous and challenging, and this new book promises to be an education.
    — Doireann Ní Ghríofa, Literary Hub, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Its onboard offerings, wide array of itineraries and shore excursions—particularly those that are food and wine-driven—easily combine education, adventure, and good fun.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of education
Noun
  • Guest speakers are generally informed and enthusiastic, offering lectures relating to the culture and history of the sailing region.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Originally created in 2013 by the late, Pulitzer Prize-winning restaurant critic Jonathan Gold, the guide has become a definitive map to the region’s vibrant food culture and remains one of The Times’ most popular features.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of culture
Noun
  • Addressing them is where AI literacy at the leadership level becomes operational.
    — Nacho De Marco, Forbes.com, 23 Sep. 2026
  • This kind of media literacy is increasingly relevant as synthetic voices become more common and more convincing.
    — Will Jones, Sacbee.com, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of literacy
Noun
  • Avenues for Camilo’s enlightenment while still remaining distinct and vivid personalities, the women impose change on García Bernal’s hapless hero, who might be the least interesting among them.
    — Beatrice Loayza, Variety, 11 Sep. 2026
  • For their audience, however, the rich guys on the set for NFL games do offer the rare consistency of entertainment and enlightenment.
    — Candace Buckner, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of enlightenment
Noun
  • The company pointed out that there is a natural learning curve and that the tech usually works for most people without issue.
    — Sebastian Herrera, Fortune, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Continuous learning is no longer viewed as a benefit or perk.
    — Mo Husain, Forbes.com, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of learning
Noun
  • The hub can combine readings from multiple implants and coordinate therapeutic responses from devices elsewhere in the body.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 25 Sep. 2026
  • And while the PitchBook offers a broadly bullish outlook for Kalshi, that calculation is based on a reading of the legal tea leaves that some may view as optimistic.
    — Jeff John Roberts, Fortune, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of reading

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“Edification.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/edification. Accessed 26 Sep. 2026.

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