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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
Turning loss of beloved edifice into gain Bob Stains, the consultant who helped Belmont-Watertown through the initial stages, stresses the importance of building listening skills in any kind of transformation.
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Diana West, The Christian Science Monitor, 6 Aug. 2024
When this democratic edifice breaks down, businesses suffer.
—Michael Posner, Forbes, 9 Oct. 2024
The 10 grand Newport Mansions, ornate edifices from the Gilded Age that were once home to some of the wealthiest people in the world, are now open to everyone.
—Catherine Garcia, theweek, 25 July 2024
The building’s cornerstone contains ore from the mines that were active in the area when it was built in 1910, and its white brick edifice was shipped in from Salt Lake City, according to a city historical document.
—Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 13 July 2024
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Diana West, The Christian Science Monitor, 6 Aug. 2024
When this democratic edifice breaks down, businesses suffer.
—Michael Posner, Forbes, 9 Oct. 2024
The 10 grand Newport Mansions, ornate edifices from the Gilded Age that were once home to some of the wealthiest people in the world, are now open to everyone.
—Catherine Garcia, theweek, 25 July 2024
The building’s cornerstone contains ore from the mines that were active in the area when it was built in 1910, and its white brick edifice was shipped in from Salt Lake City, according to a city historical document.
—Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 13 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for edifice
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The tower gets impressively tall, but Caroline ultimately takes the fall.Emma Sharpe, Vulture, 13 Nov. 2024
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An array of park trails are within a 25-minute drive of your tower, including Sunday Gulch Trailhead, which weaves by dramatic van-sized boulders for three miles, or the take the route up Black Elk Peak, South Dakota’s highest point.Stephanie Vermillion, Outside Online, 6 Nov. 2024
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Former closets and bedroom walls, in the alley next to the building.Suzanne Seggerman, Curbed, 14 Nov. 2024
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Firefighters rescued one person who was trapped and assisted others in escaping the building.Doha Madani, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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To spend that amount of time with Shakespeare gives you a sense of rhythm and structure that is invaluable.Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024
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Teams were in the field to assess houses and other structures that have been destroyed or damaged.Bay Area News Group, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024
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Start at Piazza Garibaldi, the city’s main square, and wander north toward the Duomo (the main cathedral).Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 3 Nov. 2024
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The circle of light thrown by a campfire, the tarpaper shack by the side of a road, the stone cathedral, the gilded ballroom — each of these shaped the way music was made and heard.Justin Davidson, Curbed, 16 Oct. 2024
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Rather, the underlying architecture can prove any activity.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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As long as Musk owns the site, its architecture will favor his political allies.Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 5 Nov. 2024
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Your Mileage May Vary is an advice column offering you a new framework for thinking through your ethical dilemmas and philosophical questions.Vox Staff, Vox, 5 Nov. 2024
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Organizations that implement a clear decision-making framework outlining the who, what, when and why of decisions are better equipped to avoid delays and make decisions that stick.Swapna Sathyan, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Edifice.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/edifice. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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