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as in tower
a large, magnificent, or massive building
the U.S. Capitol is one of our nation's most impressive edifices
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as in building
something built as a dwelling, shelter, or place for human activity
the first edifices built by the colonists were primitive huts with walls of dried mud and roofs covered with thatch
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as in structure
the arrangement of parts that gives something its basic form
the edifice of the argument is quite simple, once you get past the fancy language
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Recent Examples of edifice
Yet, for all this progress, the cracks in the 401(k) edifice remain glaring.
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Brian Menickella, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
Not least because the ruse allows for a Putin or two to die while another survives without toppling the edifice built by the original one.
—Melik Kaylan, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025
The brand is also working closely with the Landmark Preservation Commission of NYC to restore the edifice’s iconic facade.
—Naomi Rougeau, Robb Report, 19 Mar. 2025
Working closely with master builders Mark Ellison and Adam Marelli, GRT restored the imperiled edifices (pouring new foundations, shoring up wood framing) while tailoring the interiors to the contemporary lives of two families.
—Sam Cochran, Architectural Digest, 18 Mar. 2025
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Brian Menickella, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
Not least because the ruse allows for a Putin or two to die while another survives without toppling the edifice built by the original one.
—Melik Kaylan, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025
The brand is also working closely with the Landmark Preservation Commission of NYC to restore the edifice’s iconic facade.
—Naomi Rougeau, Robb Report, 19 Mar. 2025
Working closely with master builders Mark Ellison and Adam Marelli, GRT restored the imperiled edifices (pouring new foundations, shoring up wood framing) while tailoring the interiors to the contemporary lives of two families.
—Sam Cochran, Architectural Digest, 18 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for edifice
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Construction on the tower is now expected to complete in 2027, CNN reported.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Apr. 2025
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Progress in solving California’s unquestioned housing shortage can often be measured by the number of permits issued for new construction or conversions of existing office towers.—
Thomas Elias,
Mercury News,
25 Apr. 2025
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The league hired Karla Thompson as its director of youth development last September, though the press release described her role as building connections between the league and the landscape of youth soccer.—
Meg Linehan,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2025
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Charleston is a city full of beautiful buildings, but most of them are relatively small.—
Dominic Pino,
National Review,
26 Apr. 2025
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Look for agencies that demonstrate a genuine understanding of story structure, character development and worldbuilding—the art of creating an immersive world where your brand belongs.—
Alison Temple,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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Dark matter remains effectively invisible by not interacting with light, but its interaction with gravity has helped to shape galactic structures.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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Francis and Fernández de Kirchner were unfriendly neighbors in Plaza de Mayo, the central square that hosts both the government headquarters and the cathedral where Francis delivered homilies during much of her presidency from 2007 to 2015.—
Almudena Calatrava and Isabel Debre,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2025
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The collection also pays tribute to late French composer and conductor Pierre Boulez, with a commemorative concert marking the 100th anniversary of his birth, and also features the first live concert at Notre-Dame de Paris cathedral following its reopening last year.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
16 Apr. 2025
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Developers of buildings like Wynwood 25 hopped on the trend, incorporating large-scale murals (via artist collaborations) into architecture and branding.—
R. Daniel Foster,
Forbes.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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The main structure is a large wooden ring, around one and a half miles in circumference, that’s inspired by traditional Japanese wooden architecture but modernized with the latest technology.—
Matt Alt,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2025
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What inspired you to use Trevisani as a framework for your story?—
Deborah Treisman,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2025
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The Trump administration has outlined a two-month framework to reach a deal with Iran, John Hannah, a senior fellow at JINSA, said during a briefing about Iran’s nuclear weapons program Thursday.—
Benjamin Weinthal,
FOXNews.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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“Edifice.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/edifice. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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