as in educated
to provide (someone) with moral or spiritual understanding
a family-oriented show that tried to edify the television audience as well as entertain it
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Recent Examples of edified
Again, as a parent, we’re edified to hear this — though a 700-calorie lunch is beyond the target for my high school freshman and her Ozempic journey.
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Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for edified
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Most have found their way, educated themselves, and shaken off horrible memories, negative self-images, and bad relationships that happened for the wrong reasons.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Feb. 2026
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Her four millennial children still don’t own, despite being college-educated.—
Aldo Svaldi,
Denver Post,
5 Feb. 2026
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Every detail of the interiors reflects the soul of the island, from the famous divi divi tree motif to the color palette inspired by coral reefs and the iconic parrotfish.—
José Cantillo Ferrer,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Feb. 2026
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Shaped by his understanding of this relationship between art and politics, it was infused with visual elements inspired by Gaza.—
Zoe Whitfield,
CNN Money,
14 Feb. 2026
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“Edified.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/edified. Accessed 18 Feb. 2026.
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