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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
America’s appreciation for the arts, this edifice announced, was responsible, mature.
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Sean Williams, Harpers Magazine, 24 Feb. 2026
The entire edifice of the American Revolution was built upon this premise.
—Sandeep Gopalan, Baltimore Sun, 23 Feb. 2026
The blaring, martial horn intro that marked Superman's arrival on the scene carries with it the entire edifice of American nostalgia.
—Alex Galbraith, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Feb. 2026
The truth risks bringing down the whole edifice, which is why the system writhes to hide who takes decisions large and small.
—Azadeh Moaveni, Time, 3 Feb. 2026
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Sean Williams, Harpers Magazine, 24 Feb. 2026
The entire edifice of the American Revolution was built upon this premise.
—Sandeep Gopalan, Baltimore Sun, 23 Feb. 2026
The blaring, martial horn intro that marked Superman's arrival on the scene carries with it the entire edifice of American nostalgia.
—Alex Galbraith, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Feb. 2026
The truth risks bringing down the whole edifice, which is why the system writhes to hide who takes decisions large and small.
—Azadeh Moaveni, Time, 3 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for edifice
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The two towers — 28 and 31 stories — will have a total of fewer than 200 condos.—
Roger Vincent,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Mar. 2026
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Around nine seconds before the crash, the LaGuardia tower instructed the truck to stop.—
Emily Shapiro,
ABC News,
24 Mar. 2026
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Inside the social science building at UC Berkeley, Professor Eric Schickler holds the key to understanding the potential success of a ballot measure aimed at taxing California's billionaires.—
Brad Hamilton,
CBS News,
24 Mar. 2026
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If possible, drive to a nearby sturdy building.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
24 Mar. 2026
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The 53-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of a felony charge of causing a fire to a structure or forest land, according to a news release from the Cal Fire Amador-El Dorado Unit.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
24 Mar. 2026
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The team focused on materials that form layered, or lamellar, structures, which provide a clearer view of how ions move.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Mar. 2026
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The reverend in charge of the largest cathedral in the Episcopal Diocese of Pittsburgh has resigned after being arrested and accused of stealing more than $1,000 worth of baseball trading cards.—
Andy Sheehan,
CBS News,
16 Mar. 2026
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Further afield, Winchester and its glorious cathedral is a 20-minute drive away.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 Mar. 2026
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The area’s local dishes, traditions, materials and architecture take centre stage—a common theme across Zannier’s clutch of distinct properties.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Mar. 2026
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The mall, the boutique, the social architecture — that’s the antagonist.—
Kennedy French,
Variety,
27 Mar. 2026
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Riki Parikh, policy director at the non-profit Alliance for Secure AI, said the framework isn't specific enough on issues such as the potential role of the technology in job replacement.—
Deepa Shivaram,
NPR,
28 Mar. 2026
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At least one of those facilitators is a licensed mental health practitioner, said Katz, who served on the board of the Oregon Psilocybin Training Alliance (OPTA) and on committees helping to shape the state’s framework, but does not have a therapeutic or medical background himself.—
Natalia V. Osipova,
CNN Money,
28 Mar. 2026
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“Edifice.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/edifice. Accessed 29 Mar. 2026.
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