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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
James Mercadante,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 Jan. 2026
Some are more edifying than practical; a few deliver on pleasure and technique in equal measure.
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Hannah Goldfield,
New Yorker,
20 Dec. 2025
Another edifying history book to recently hit shelves is not a doorstop volume like Lepore’s, but a slender posthumous collection of speeches, essays, and unpublished musings by David McCullough.
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Barbara Spindel,
Christian Science Monitor,
3 Oct. 2025
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.
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Kyle Denis,
Billboard,
25 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
For two decades, this edifying A&E docuseries has been lifting the veil of investigative work during that critical time frame.
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James Mercadante,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 Jan. 2026
Some are more edifying than practical; a few deliver on pleasure and technique in equal measure.
—
Hannah Goldfield,
New Yorker,
20 Dec. 2025
Another edifying history book to recently hit shelves is not a doorstop volume like Lepore’s, but a slender posthumous collection of speeches, essays, and unpublished musings by David McCullough.
—
Barbara Spindel,
Christian Science Monitor,
3 Oct. 2025
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for edifying
Adjective
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There are a lot of explanatory factors, and one is OGX's Renewing Penetrating Argan Hair Oil.
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Now the castle is in ruins (though with explanatory signage), with hiking paths, a museum, and a 1,200-foot pedestrian suspension bridge that sways 300 feet above the valley floor.
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Many regulars describe the community as uplifting, friendly and vibrant.
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Tonka bean and soft white leather are the uplifting notes that keep it from veering too smoky, providing just a tablespoon of sweetness to an otherwise rich, musky scent.
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Another $10 million would go toward educating voters on the state's election process, with half of that going to counties and the rest going to the state.
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The summit will focus on educating the community about regenerative agriculture and other sustainable practices and identifying barriers of entry and solutions to those barriers for farmers.
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Attached to it is a giant camera capable of capturing a new, detailed image roughly every 40 seconds, combining speed, sensitivity and an exceptionally wide field of view unmatched by any other ground- or space-based telescope.
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At Moderna's Science Day last Thursday, Cramer said the company presented a detailed roadmap for the next decade that highlighted its growing cancer pipeline alongside newer vaccine programs beyond its Covid franchise.
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The Knicks were actually good, breaking a 53-year-drought by winning the NBA championship and inspiring acts of passion and mania across the city.
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At a time when artificial intelligence and software continue to reshape the creative landscape, the MPC Sample became a powerful reminder that hands-on music-making remains as influential and inspiring as ever.
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But Taraborrelli believes that revisiting a moment in time when Jackson and his music became a cultural phenomenon, as well as enlightening new generations to his otherworldliness as an entertainer, should be a reason for unity.
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Beto O’Rourke, thank you so much for joining The David Frum Show and for enlightening us about Texas today.
Adjective
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There is copious evidence that the founders themselves – not just Sam Adams, but also John Adams and James Madison – were serious drinkers.
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Johnson said the bill was meant to curtail malicious records requests, which do happen, where a citizen goes after copious amounts of records just to be a jerk and cost the government time and money.
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To discover that the notes corresponded to where there was more human activity was really very moving.
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The report conducted by the American Civil Liberties Union of Northern California analyzed 2023-24 traffic stop data and found that Sacramento police disproportionately stopped Black drivers, often for minor vehicle equipment or non-moving violations.
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“Edifying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/edifying. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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