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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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
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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
Noun
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Again, this is hybrid intelligence: code plus culture, algorithms plus empathy.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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The series examines the lives of icons, underdogs and rising stars to find out who the people are shaping our culture — for real.—
Josh Rottenberg,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Applied Track: For non-STEM students, this track would focus on practical skills like financial literacy, data analysis, and basic coding.—
Scott White,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
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Beene, financial literacy instructor for the University of Tennessee at Martin, similarly told Newsweek that boomers, closer to retirement, worry about savings and escalating expenses.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
3 Mar. 2025
Noun
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There was a sign of immediate enlightenment on Fairchild’s face.—
C. Trent Rosecrans,
The Athletic,
24 Feb. 2025
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Whether as a testament to the Athenian enlightenment or Periclean imperialism, the Parthenon is a monument of civilization.—
Ralph Leonard,
The Atlantic,
4 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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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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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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As Vallas pointed out in a piece two years ago, in 2019, only 26% of all Chicago Public Schools 11th graders were found to be proficient in reading and math, according to state assessments.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Feb. 2025
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“Edification.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/edification. Accessed 8 Mar. 2025.
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