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
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.
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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
Traditionally, these sorts of pictures have allowed producers to peddle items of prurient interest under cover of edification, while maintaining an attitude of moral superiority that would have made little sense to the people the show is about.
—Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 18 July 2024
For those watching, the purpose may be edification, entertainment or both.
—Mark Z. Barabak, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2024
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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
Traditionally, these sorts of pictures have allowed producers to peddle items of prurient interest under cover of edification, while maintaining an attitude of moral superiority that would have made little sense to the people the show is about.
—Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 18 July 2024
For those watching, the purpose may be edification, entertainment or both.
—Mark Z. Barabak, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for edification
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On top of emergency calls, districts must keep up with a range of inspections, maintenance, trainings and public education, D’Ambrogi said.—
Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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The Sheriff’s Office has already increased education and traffic enforcement on SR-67 and the Poway Sheriff’s traffic division is dedicating more time to patrolling the highway.—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Aug. 2025
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Finding your community via identity is one thing, but some clubs go even more niche and have combined two different cultures—the Jewish one and the culture of cannabis.—
Sophie Liza Cannon,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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There is culture in the extraordinary Korean Festival held every October and in the Shades of LA collection at the LA Central Library, and in the unexpected angles of Lautner’s Sheats-Goldstein house and the iconic curve of Gesner’s Malibu wave house.—
Ella Berman
August 7,
Literary Hub,
7 Aug. 2025
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In the 1800s, my great-great-grandfather, Charles Cohee Jr., championed land rights, education and financial literacy.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Head led the Pontiac Regional Chamber of Commerce and was a business owner, literacy advocate and creator of youth STEM opportunities.—
Darcie Moran,
Freep.com,
2 Aug. 2025
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Sudden enlightenment is possible with Mercury back in Aries.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
16 Apr. 2025
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Boyle’s thrilling reboot offers enlightenment as well.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
18 June 2025
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Recruiters are now screening for candidates who can translate between science and machine learning.—
Aaron Dhaliwal,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Just in time for the full moon on Aug. 9, Luna will touchdown on your expansive ninth house of learning, travel and self-discovery, inspiring you to embark on romantic adventures that take you to new heights.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Long was considered an unusual (and controversial—keep reading) choice for the position.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Bonus: Time spent reading is time not spending money.—
Malaka Gharib,
NPR,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Edification.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/edification. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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