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
But for his own figural edification, Degas made lots of small sculptures, mostly of dancers, horses and bathers, subjects that also populated his paintings.
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Christopher Knight, Los Angeles Times, 13 Aug. 2024
Traditionally, these sorts of pictures have allowed producers to peddle items of prurient interest under cover of edification, while maintaining an attitude of moral superiority that would have made little sense to the people the show is about.
—Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 18 July 2024
For those watching, the purpose may be edification, entertainment or both.
—Mark Z. Barabak, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2024
All edifications, criticism, and conclusions cannot keep us from his strange spell.
—Joy Williams, Harper's Magazine, 30 Mar. 2024
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Christopher Knight, Los Angeles Times, 13 Aug. 2024
Traditionally, these sorts of pictures have allowed producers to peddle items of prurient interest under cover of edification, while maintaining an attitude of moral superiority that would have made little sense to the people the show is about.
—Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 18 July 2024
For those watching, the purpose may be edification, entertainment or both.
—Mark Z. Barabak, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2024
All edifications, criticism, and conclusions cannot keep us from his strange spell.
—Joy Williams, Harper's Magazine, 30 Mar. 2024
See All Example Sentences for edification
Recent Examples of Synonyms for edification
Noun
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In practice, patriotic education is often united with military training, and one of its explicit purposes is to encourage military service.—
Livia Gershon,
JSTOR Daily,
20 May 2025
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The deficiencies cover overspending in more than 20 agencies across state government, ranging from the state police to the courts, along with the labor, housing, correction, education, early childhood, social services, and public health departments, among others.—
Christopher Keating,
Hartford Courant,
19 May 2025
Noun
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On the surface, the rationale might be restoring culture or increasing collaboration.—
Alise Cortez,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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Gio Willis Gio Willis, born in Mexico City, comes from a lineage deeply rooted in strength, culture, and discipline.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
28 May 2025
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Financial literacy can teach people how to earn, save and invest, but self-reflection, vulnerability and the willingness to communicate can empower you to have conversations that lay the foundation for trust and long-term stability in love.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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According to his biography on the city’s website, Smith has focused on literacy for all ages in his 35 plus years as an educator.—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 May 2025
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While Trump’s sons Donald Jr. and Eric argued over protein smoothies, his daughter Ivanka sought enlightenment from a Buddhist guru, with Scarlett Johansson reprising her role as Ivanka.—
Dave Nemetz,
TVLine,
12 Apr. 2025
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But there’s something abject about taking up such a fraught subject, wringing every ounce of suspense and dramatic potential out of it, and then backing away as though Tim’s arc is just another story of sad enlightenment.—
Sophie Gilbert,
The Atlantic,
8 Apr. 2025
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Children facing emotional or behavioral challenges at this stage may struggle to build healthy peer relationships, which can affect their learning and self-esteem.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 May 2025
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Georgia Tech has responded by introducing a Bachelor of Science in Computational Data Science, replacing calculus-heavy curricula with coursework in data visualization and machine learning applications.—
Scott White,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2025
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The scripture readings at the Mass focused on the figure of St. Peter and the central passage from John’s Gospel, a text seen as foundational to the pope’s ministry as St. Peter’s successor.—
Christopher Lamb,
CNN Money,
18 May 2025
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While most of us would run a mile, Colin appears grateful for the attention of this god-like man, who defies the tough biker stereotype by playing piano and reading, his glasses almost turning him into a different person.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
18 May 2025
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“Edification.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/edification. Accessed 2 Jun. 2025.
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