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
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One of the most important goals is creating a society where everyone can have the ability to succeed through education, hard work, and entrepreneurship.—
Kristen Edgreen Kaufman,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Martin Agran, a University of Wyoming professor who focuses on special education, said the research shows that there’s an overuse of restraint and seclusion.—
IndyStar,
IndyStar,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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While toxic cultures drain energy and stifle performance, the opposite is also true — positive work environments fuel productivity, collaboration and employee satisfaction.—
Alora Bopray,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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Yet too often, HR leaves this work to others — and culture fragments in the process.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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While still remaining a taboo topic in many circles, there is clearly a growing appetite for financial literacy among women.—
Chelsea Fagan,
PEOPLE,
6 Sep. 2025
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One such factor might be the user awareness of AI, gauged by their literacy about AI and the assigning of a magical aura to AI.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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Their energy and enlightenment on how AI should undertake mental health guidance provides a strident possibility for establishing a legacy that will last their lifetimes and beyond.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
4 Aug. 2025
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Boyle’s thrilling reboot offers enlightenment as well.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
18 June 2025
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But neurodivergent children may benefit from specialized learning.—
Suzanne Wright,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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According to Oxford Learning, homework can help improve student achievement, reinforce classroom learning and give parents (and teachers) an opportunity to see where their children are struggling.—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
3 Sep. 2025
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Sinner had similar problems here and came into the contest with a 57 percent reading.—
Tim Ellis,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Since Week 14 last season, a span of seven games (counting playoffs), Roman has posted three of his five highest career Cook Index readings.—
Mike Sando,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Edification.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/edification. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.
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