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as in explanatory
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as in uplifting
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as in educating
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 edifying
Kyle Denis, Billboard, 25 Sep. 2025
This may have been a low point, but not even the more edifying moments of the discussion shed much light on the essential conflict between Brustein’s commitment to integration and Wilson’s appeal for separatism.
—Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 8 Nov. 2023
But the fact that the two situations are being compared does not make the comparison very edifying.
—Andrew C. McCarthy, National Review, 17 Jan. 2023
For all its limitations, that work felt full and rich and edifying, and real.
—Tracy Kidder, New York Times, 5 Jan. 2023
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Adjective
But the Drama is also equally thrilling and edifying, much like the experience of witnessing Cardi’s rise and watching her maneuver celebrity, heartbreak and beef at the highest level.
—Kyle Denis, Billboard, 25 Sep. 2025
This may have been a low point, but not even the more edifying moments of the discussion shed much light on the essential conflict between Brustein’s commitment to integration and Wilson’s appeal for separatism.
—Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 8 Nov. 2023
But the fact that the two situations are being compared does not make the comparison very edifying.
—Andrew C. McCarthy, National Review, 17 Jan. 2023
For all its limitations, that work felt full and rich and edifying, and real.
—Tracy Kidder, New York Times, 5 Jan. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for edifying
Adjective
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Consciousness becomes analogous to a number, a structure, or a pattern — an abstract noun — and its defining feature, the first-person feeling, slips through our explanatory cracks.—
Conor Feehly,
Big Think,
10 Mar. 2026
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Longhorns insider David Eckert won in the explanatory category for a story about how climate change affects early-season football games.—
Sports Editor,
Austin American Statesman,
25 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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In the office, he was admired not only for his skill and leadership, but also for his compassion toward new team members, his uplifting humor during challenging times, and his calm guidance in high-pressure situations.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 Mar. 2026
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There are few things more uplifting in team sports than the sight of a town and a group of players driving each other on, hardly daring to dream just how far a journey might take them.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
8 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The coroner’s role in public health An important role of the coroner’s office is monitoring and educating the public on health risks causing death, Harding said.—
Shannon Tyler
March 6,
Idaho Statesman,
6 Mar. 2026
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This suggests that educating audiences, artists, curators and policy makers about how technology works could shape the future of the technology in the art world.—
Ionela Bara,
Scientific American,
6 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Future studies using more detailed climate models will explore how these processes interact and whether the salt effect remains strong under more realistic conditions.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Mar. 2026
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The legislation included a detailed governance structure that satisfied lenders’ by giving the borrower, the South Central Connecticut Regional Water Authority, control over decision making for three years after the deal closed.—
Edmund H. Mahony,
Hartford Courant,
7 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Illinois’ 78-72 win over Maryland on Sunday in the regular-season finale wasn’t the most inspiring outing as the Illini head into Big Ten Tournament play this week at the United Center.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Mar. 2026
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So to be able to team up with her role model is deeply inspiring for Cate.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Mar. 2026
Verb
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But there really aren’t any incorrect decisions, as every show promises enlightening sonic rewards.—
Bret Saunders,
Denver Post,
1 Mar. 2026
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These are the most noteworthy bullet points from our engaging and enlightening two-hour conversation.—
Théoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The major risk here is a prolonged closure of the crucial Strait of Hormuz, which is virtually the only way to ship the Middle East’s copious oil and natural gas to the rest of the world.—
Hanna Ziady,
CNN Money,
5 Mar. 2026
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In quiet times, families in colorful costumes throng downtown stretches, children eat copious amounts of traditional triangle cookies.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
2 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The donation will also support research initiatives advancing precision medicine approaches including studies of treatment response, comprehensive molecular profiling to personalize therapy and the application of artificial intelligence to detect trends that can guide more effective care.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Mar. 2026
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Evanston publishes easily accessible comprehensive financial information on its website, including bills lists, debt information and salaries.—
Evy Lewis,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Edifying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/edifying. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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