edification

noun

Definition of edificationnext
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. — 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 See All Example Sentences for edification
Recent Examples of Synonyms for edification
  1. education
  2. culture
  3. literacy
  4. enlightenment
  5. learning
  6. reading
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  • Still, according to numbers from University of Miami education researcher and professor Bruce Baker, the percentage of English language learners served by Success Academy is much lower than New York City district schools.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 12 Nov. 2026
  • Most of the money would have been used to backfill federal funding cuts to healthcare, and 10% would have gone toward education and food-assistance programs.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 11 Nov. 2026
Definition of education
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  • When a crisis happens, compassion should already be part of the culture, not a special accommodation.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 12 Nov. 2026
  • LaFleur said Beck has been a pro since he was drafted in the third round of the 2026 NFL Draft, and was mature when the Cardinals drafted him, crediting the cultures at Georgia and Miami for his development.
    — Ryan Canfield OutKick, FOXNews.com, 12 Nov. 2026
Definition of culture
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  • The school’s years-long redesign took the facility from 25 students to 60 and classrooms from 5 to 12, adding on amenities like a therapeutic pool, rooftop outdoor classroom and literacy commons.
    — Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 10 Nov. 2026
  • This story about math-civics literacy was produced by The Hechinger Report, a nonprofit, independent news organization focused on inequality and innovation in education.
    — Ismar Volić, Washington Post, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of literacy
Noun
  • Causation seems dubious, but the point is about an outside force facilitating enlightenment.
    — Doreen St. Félix, New Yorker, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Her playlist doubles as a spiritual cleansing ritual, with Jhené Aiko providing affirmations and SZA reminding her that enlightenment won’t protect you from situationships.
    — Precious Fondren, Pitchfork, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of enlightenment
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  • Rather than giving direct answers, the company said, AI Mode will provide a step-by-step breakdown of the problem to avoid short-circuiting learning.
    — Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 12 Nov. 2026
  • But her belief in the permeable and cumulative nature of identity enables Courtney to reckon with her mistakes as part of a process of learning, rather than immovable indicators of good or bad character.
    — Jamie Hood, New Yorker, 11 Nov. 2026
Definition of learning
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  • Pale olive-green lattice doors led to the bathroom, which had a stand-alone bathtub with a wooden reading caddy, a Toto toilet, and Dusit’s own bath amenities by Devarana.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2026
  • One study found improved reading comprehension for college students with ADHD – but about as much improvement for their peers without the disorder.
    — Deldhy Nicolás Moya Sánchez, The Conversation, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of reading

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“Edification.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/edification. Accessed 12 Nov. 2026.

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