Thesaurus results for EDIFICE

edifice

noun

ˈe-də-fəs

Definition of edifice

as in tower

a large, magnificent, or massive building the U.S. Capitol is one of our nation's most impressive edifices

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as in building

something built as a dwelling, shelter, or place for human activity the first edifices built by the colonists were primitive huts with walls of dried mud and roofs covered with thatch

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as in structure

the arrangement of parts that gives something its basic form the edifice of the argument is quite simple, once you get past the fancy language

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Recent Examples of edifice The rest of the album splits the difference between this newfound scrappiness and the skyscraping edifices Madeon built his name on. — Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 26 June 2026 Can that gratification be found in supporting and maintaining an edifice that has been erected by others? — Ann Manov, Harpers Magazine, 23 June 2026 There were fewer speeches and more musical performances than the norm at the typical dedications of presidential edifices. — Susan Page, USA Today, 18 June 2026 Glass and steel edifices sprang up in cities around the country, and brought with them the heyday of downtowns. — Luis Melecio-Zambrano, Mercury News, 10 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for edifice

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Noun

After spending years locked away in an isolated tower, Rapunzel is eventually rescued by the fugitive thief, Flynn Rider.

— Tanya Fedak, Variety, 15 Aug. 2026
The thumbnail image showed a red skull, a power transmission tower — and an Iranian flag.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 15 Aug. 2026

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Naturally, their experiences heavily shaped the hotel’s aesthetic, bringing layers of Tibetan, Persian, Indian, and Uzbek influences into the centuries-old adobe buildings.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Aug. 2026
Firefighters struggled to reach people trapped on the upper floors as thick smoke engulfed the building, a police officer told the news agency.

— ABC News, ABC News, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of building

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The article also called for detailed mobilization plans covering command structures, communications and procedures for dealing with unexpected situations.

— Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 16 Aug. 2026
As the hurricane approached, shelters were opened, events were canceled and ranchers were urged to leave their cattle in pastures rather than structures that might collapse.

— ABC News, ABC News, 16 Aug. 2026

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Enclosed by a network of 13th-century walls, the narrow streets of old York host myriad awe-inspiring relics from its pre-industrial past, perhaps the most famous being York Minster, one of the most beautiful Gothic cathedrals anywhere.

— Paul Jebara, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Aug. 2026
The fire was catastrophic, but the heat stopped short of the full depth, even in vaults – the arched stone ceilings of the cathedral – only about 5 to 6 inches (12 to 15 centimeters) thick.

— Giorgia Giardina, The Conversation, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of cathedral

Noun

Artistic traditions likewise blended across Eurasia, particularly in Persian and Chinese painting and architecture.

— Ethan Teekah, Encyclopedia Britannica, 13 Aug. 2026
In March, a group of eight architecture and culture groups filed a separate suit to block the renovation.

— Anastasia Tsioulcas, NPR, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of architecture

Noun

The framework for a deal was consummated in a matter of days, Iger said, although the sale agreed upon Wednesday needs to be approved by the NBA Board of Governors.

— Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 15 Aug. 2026
The framework includes guidelines allowing residential construction on property owned by public institutions, churches and nonprofits.

— Ryan Macasero, Mercury News, 15 Aug. 2026

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