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
In 1943, American publishers began to produce Armed Services Editions, for soldiers overseas—millions of books that provided edification, amusement, even bouts of peace.
—Claudia Roth Pierpont, The New Yorker, 19 Feb. 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
In 1943, American publishers began to produce Armed Services Editions, for soldiers overseas—millions of books that provided edification, amusement, even bouts of peace.
—Claudia Roth Pierpont, The New Yorker, 19 Feb. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for edification
Noun
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This concerted expansion of secondary education boosted productivity, which grew very rapidly over the 1920s and 1930s.—
Matthew J. Slaughter,
Foreign Affairs,
25 Feb. 2025
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The experience also underscored the power of education and awareness in challenging existing stigmas and encouraging people to think differently.—
Sweta Kaushal,
Forbes,
25 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Hiring for culture fit is often a recipe for only working with people who look, act and think the same.—
Ruchi Kulhari,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
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As Benjamin says, rethinking and reimagining a dish to create something new isn’t just important for the culture but also for growth.—
Jessica Fields,
Essence,
21 Feb. 2025
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The pre-apprenticeship program combines career skills, English instruction, digital literacy, and workforce readiness courses.—
Alison Griffin,
Forbes,
20 Feb. 2025
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The initiative emphasizes college readiness, etiquette, public speaking, financial literacy and mental health awareness, among other essential life skills.—
City News Service,
Orange County Register,
19 Feb. 2025
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Elsewhere, Tory Burch found enlightenment in a midcentury Jules Olitski sculpture, and designer Colleen Allen lit a candlestick to photograph through an opal, conjuring ideas of witchcraft.—
Ari Stark,
WWD,
4 Feb. 2025
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Venus sextile Uranus brings unexpected enlightenment and liberation Comments The winds of change are blowing!—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
26 Jan. 2025
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Continuous self-improvement and lifelong learning are more valuable than ever, but honestly, not everyone has the time to devote to full-length books.—
StackCommerce Team (Sponsored),
PCMAG,
23 Feb. 2025
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More than 3,600 schools and universities have been damaged, forcing hundreds of thousands of children into remote learning.—
Dr. Ewelina U. Ochab,
Forbes,
23 Feb. 2025
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Thank you for being a subscriber Plunge further into books at The New York Times or our reading recommendations.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
22 Feb. 2025
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The University of Michigan’s latest survey, released Friday, showed that US consumer sentiment declined in February for the second consecutive month, according to a final reading, down by a steep 10% from January.—
Bryan Mena,
CNN,
21 Feb. 2025
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“Edification.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/edification. Accessed 6 Mar. 2025.
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