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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Julia Mejia arguably received the most favorable committee chairmanship of Worrell’s supporters, with education.—
Gayla Cawley,
Boston Herald,
13 Jan. 2026
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Summit speakers explored the current landscape of business and industry across health care, child care, education, manufacturing and development sectors, by discussing trends, challenges and opportunities shaping the region’s economy.—
Marianne Love,
Daily News,
13 Jan. 2026
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This kind of alignment is reinforced when leaders hire teams who share values, create a culture of communication and focus on building long-term credibility.—
Serenity Gibbons,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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At this time, applications for projects in the business incentives category and arts, culture and activation category are temporarily on hold, according to the DDA website.—
Jessica Alvarado Gamez,
Denver Post,
27 Jan. 2026
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However, what has also emerged as a growing barrier for aspiring solopreneurs is a lack of AI literacy.—
Alison Coleman,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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The State Department of Education would also need to generate and recommend AI literacy standards for K-12 students, assessment guidelines to evaluate understanding and a professional development plan on AI.—
Becca Savransky,
Idaho Statesman,
29 Jan. 2026
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The monks practice and teach Vipassana meditation, an ancient Indian technique taught by the Buddha himself as core for attaining enlightenment.—
Deepa Bharath,
Fortune,
11 Jan. 2026
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Matcha soon spread through Zen monasteries, where it was believed to generate greater enlightenment than long hours of meditation.—
The Conversation,
The Conversation,
7 Jan. 2026
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Student and teacher input continues to shape the course and Weatherford said there is always room for improvement, such as adding additional novels that represent the Asian Pacific Islander and Native American experience, and more professional learning for teachers.—
Karen Billing,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Jan. 2026
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Superintendent Tony Watlington said all School District of Philadelphia school buildings will be closed, but Tuesday will be a virtual learning day for students.—
Tom Dougherty,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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There are 130 monitoring stations across the mountain range that provide electronic readings.—
Ian James,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Jan. 2026
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Still, expect blustery winds and more chilly air, keeping those feels like readings locked in the range of 10° to 15°.—
Justin Lewis,
CBS News,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Edification.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/edification. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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