edification

noun

Definition of edificationnext
as in education
the process by which one gains a greater understanding of something They showed the children films that provided edification and not just entertainment.

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Recent Examples of edification Many of the finer points of a Parmigiani Fleurier watch, then, are purely for the edification and enjoyment of a cultured clientele with enough knowledge and refinement to appreciate the details. — Nancy Olson, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024 Florida's original theme park has overcome the towering shadow of its younger peers in Orlando and remains a haven, if even by accident, for tourists seeking marine edification. — Peter Burke, Fox News, 11 Sep. 2024 But for his own figural edification, Degas made lots of small sculptures, mostly of dancers, horses and bathers, subjects that also populated his paintings. — Christopher Knight, Los Angeles Times, 13 Aug. 2024 All edifications, criticism, and conclusions cannot keep us from his strange spell. — Joy Williams, Harper's Magazine, 2 May 2024 See All Example Sentences for edification
Recent Examples of Synonyms for edification
  1. education
  2. culture
  3. literacy
  4. enlightenment
  5. learning
  6. reading
Noun
  • In addition the awards themselves, winners will participate in a weekend of education programing, networking opportunities and exclusive access to Academy members to support their career advancement.
    — Pete Hammond, Deadline, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Some of us will be first-generation physicians and the financial burden of medical education rests largely on our shoulders.
    — Opinion, Hartford Courant, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of education
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  • Lucky Brand is bridging music, fashion and culture to create a more meaningful connection with consumers this fall.
    — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 5 Aug. 2026
  • In recent years and as online culture changed, Hilton toned down his public attacks and appeared to embrace fatherhood and adopt a kinder public persona, even integrating more family-friendly content on his site.
    — Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of culture
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  • Measures that found support Tuesday included the need to expand state law that protects universities regarding student-athlete name, image and likeness (NIL) deals, and providing student-athletes with financial literacy training and advisors.
    — Jim Turner, Miami Herald, 5 Aug. 2026
  • The nonprofit was created with the goal of increasing access to books, particularly amidst an ongoing literacy crisis.
    — Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of literacy
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  • Edible enlightenment from our eatery experts and colleagues Monie Begley, Richard Nalley and Randall Lane, as well as brothers Bob, Kip and Tim.
    — Steve Forbes, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
  • In Buddhism, bodhicitta is, essentially, a desire to attain enlightenment in order to free all beings from suffering.
    — Goth Shakira, Los Angeles Times, 23 July 2026
Definition of enlightenment
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  • Education in museums is often used as a tool to advance access and equity, offering unique learning experiences for diverse audiences.
    — The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 5 Aug. 2026
  • The Farm to School program encourages schools to purchase food from California farmers and producers while incorporating nutrition education and agricultural learning into the classroom.
    — Darrielle Fair, CBS News, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of learning
Noun
  • Pick out something to read from the Siren shop where Detroit shop Periodicals curates the reading selection.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Consumer price index and personal consumption expenditures readings can sometimes yield different outcomes – and provoke disagreement – regarding the direction that prices are heading.
    — Brandy Hadley, Fortune, 31 July 2026
Definition of reading

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