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verb

present participle of edify

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Recent Examples of edifying
Adjective
Despite the pitfalls, some edifying points are delivered well in the special — namely, in establishing that Janet always saw her older brother Michael as her competition, despite being frequently positioned against Madonna’s reign. Shamira Ibrahim, Vulture, 1 Feb. 2022 May our conversation be joyful, edifying and encouraging. Blair Donovan, Country Living, 18 Oct. 2022 Without asking you to comment on ACS specifically, in your opinion, can anything positive or edifying ever come from a true-crime series that is made without the family's involvement? Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 18 Oct. 2022 Recent years have seen a notable rise in the retelling and memorializing of the more positive and edifying human qualities that were also part of a searingly traumatic time, say postcolonial historians and experts in Partition. Howard Lafranchi, The Christian Science Monitor, 12 Aug. 2022 See All Example Sentences for edifying
Recent Examples of Synonyms for edifying
Adjective
  • Things are a bit different for Sinners, however, as the film’s director, Ryan Coogler, has done my job for me, by doing exactly that for his own movie with an explanatory video on Kodak’s YouTube channel.
    Benny Har-Even, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2025
  • Jack Harris placed in the top 10 for beat reporting for his work chronicling the Dodgers’ run to the 2024 World Series and in the top 10 in the explanatory category for an article examining the Dodgers’ role in MLB’s pitching injury epidemic.
    Los Angeles Times Staff, Los Angeles Times, 10 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • She's spent over six months educating her following of over 700,000 about JEB.
    Skyler Caruso, People.com, 9 Apr. 2025
  • The Charlotte Observer spoke to Chris Hayes, an extension associate of structural pest management at NC State University who specializes educating the pest management industry on critter habits, to find out.
    Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 8 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Overall, the cabin is finely detailed, comfortable, and luxurious.
    Jonny Lieberman, Robb Report, 12 May 2025
  • Sleep tracking is shockingly detailed, tracking things like skin temperature and even snoring.
    Shubham Yewale, PC Magazine, 12 May 2025
Adjective
  • At the Democrat-Gazette, Dustin has cultivated strong connections within the local arts and entertainment community and finds joy in spotlighting the creative talents and inspiring stories of the region.
    Dustin Staggs, Arkansas Online, 18 May 2025
  • Extending to the Bowery Garden, more inspiring artwork can be enjoyed.
    Emma Kershaw, Forbes.com, 17 May 2025
Adjective
  • This understanding of character's role in judgment and decision-making is enlightening and informs our approach to leadership.
    Mary Crossan, Forbes.com, 8 May 2025
  • Yet, beyond the almost comical disclosures, one of the least memorable lines was also the most enlightening — and highlights why, despite Howe being absent for a fortnight after contracting pneumonia, Tindall has been able to seamlessly step up and take charge of first-team matters in his absence.
    Chris Waugh, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Skarsgard gives a lively reading to the copious voice-over, but just as important is his physical performance, which radiates casual power and agitated wariness.
    James Poniewozik, New York Times, 14 May 2025
  • So Harvey, fresh out of dealing with his copious Mommy issues and realizing he’s done wasting time on regret, gets down on one knee.
    Tanya Melendez, EW.com, 9 May 2025
Adjective
  • For me though, the most moving moment comes early, when Cassian is preparing to steal the fighter with the help of an insider at the Empire’s test facility.
    Noel Murray, New York Times, 23 Apr. 2025
  • The larger your business is, the more moving pieces there will be in your financial puzzle, and therefore the more complex your tax return will be.
    Bree Manay, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • The male and female butlers go through a comprehensive 108-point training program.
    Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 17 May 2025
  • Still, some Republicans are pointing to the recent criminal cases as evidence of a systemic flaw that requires a comprehensive solution, like requiring all Americans to provide a birth certificate, passport or other citizenship document to register to vote.
    Miles Parks, NPR, 17 May 2025

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“Edifying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/edifying. Accessed 22 May. 2025.

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