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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The 40,000-square-foot facility will include a permanent exhibit gallery, rotating exhibit areas, a research library, flexible education rooms and an indoor/outdoor pavilion.—
Staff,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
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If so, their case goes before a multi-agency panel (called a Channel), chaired by the local authority and attended by social services, education and mental-health professionals, who agree on a support package.—
The Week UK,
TheWeek,
7 June 2026
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On Sunday, Boulder held its annual Jewish Festival, which is a celebration of culture, heritage and religion.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
8 June 2026
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According to a National Family Health Survey, approximately 18% of people in Mumbai reported being vegetarian, which has shaped a street food culture built around plants, legumes and dairy.—
Lauren Schuster,
Kansas City Star,
8 June 2026
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This has always been worrisome, but is even more concerning these days when many students’ literacy levels and math abilities are faltering.—
Abby McCloskey,
Twin Cities,
4 June 2026
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Carrington said the nonprofit will offer an after-school program where children can play computer games, learn traffic safety and build financial literacy skills.—
Madeleine Wright,
CBS News,
3 June 2026
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Sure, Josh’s seasonal arc becomes finding a new mate before the next hibernation, but the episodic stories soon settle into all-too-familiar rom-com cliches, without enough contrast from the animal’s POV to provide much enlightenment for the human audience.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
22 May 2026
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Joplin’s luminous musical parable on the evils of ignorance and superstition, on redemption through education and enlightenment, is uncannily attuned to the present moment.—
Larry Wolff,
The New York Review of Books,
16 May 2026
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As a Green Ribbon School, Maple Elementary, which celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2024, stands as a model for creating healthy, sustainable learning environments while empowering students with the knowledge and skills needed to build a more resilient future.—
Magda Liszewska,
Oc Register,
8 June 2026
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The grant funds have equipped the center with technology, furniture and educational resources, enabling structured job readiness coaching, resume and interview preparation, digital literacy training, GED support and lifelong learning opportunities, the release said.—
Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2026
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In a sea of prestige actresses doing dramedy, Byrne is a true comedic talent, sporting incredible instincts for finding the funniest angle for Sylvia to take in her line readings or gestures.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
29 May 2026
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Volunteers and the Washington family played a recording of Asaiah Washington doing a poetry reading, had a moment of silence, and also read off the more than 50 names of Sacramento jail inmates who have died since 2018.—
Theresa Clift
May 29,
Sacbee.com,
29 May 2026
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“Edification.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/edification. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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