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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For years, his main political project was legislation that siphoned public-education funds to private schools via vouchers.—
Zach Helfand,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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All art forms require immense time, training, and education to develop the skills needed to create great art.—
Heide Janssen,
Oc Register,
19 Apr. 2026
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By tapping into the brand’s deep connection to celebrity culture, the game transforms familiar faces and trending moments into interactive entertainment.—
Rachel Jacoby Zoldan,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
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For full immersion in Alentejano life, the São Lourenço team has a range of activities focused on craft, culture, and cuisine.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Apr. 2026
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What is needed is better financial literacy in America.—
Stephen Moore,
Boston Herald,
16 Apr. 2026
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At the exact moment AI literacy became a foundational workplace skill, most colleges went in the opposite direction.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
16 Apr. 2026
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In a country without the NEA, NEH and IMLS, hundreds of small local arts groups would likely cease to exist entirely — and with them, the community, education and enlightenment that underpin our increasingly fragile, fractured society.—
Arts Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2026
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The new addition will continue the Freedom Center's priorities of education, empowerment and enlightenment to reflect on the Civil Rights movement in Oklahoma.—
Maria Guinnip,
Oklahoman,
14 Apr. 2026
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Schools across the Emirates were shuttered for weeks after the war began, shifting students to remote learning, prompting some parents, who CNBC has spoken with since the war began, to send children back to their home countries to complete the academic term at schools teaching in-person.—
Emma Graham,Sawdah Bhaimiya,
CNBC,
21 Apr. 2026
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As the Moon moves through Cancer, your attention shifts to growth, travel, or learning, but Neptune can blur what’s realistic versus ideal.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
21 Apr. 2026
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Built with three ultra-sensitive sensors for accuracy and reliable readings.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
18 Apr. 2026
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About the Program Summer Connections is a free, optional supplemental program for students in kindergarten through 7th grade focused on reading, math, and social-emotional skill-building.—
CBS Chicago Team,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Edification.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/edification. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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