edification
Example Sentences
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Freer procured Egyptian objects in part to compare them, for his own edification, with ones from East Asia.
From Washington Post
Both Martin and his daughter have been bulwarks against a rising tide of benightedness, so personal education and edification have felt like a fitting tribute.
From Los Angeles Times
You won’t come away from “People, Places & Things” — a phrase here denoting the myriad potential threats to steady sobriety — with much in the way of fresh edification.
From Washington Post
Adigun admits that he’s not averse to slipping audiences a little edification, as well as enjoyment.
From Washington Post
But it's an element of feel-good edification that fuels much of the star's iconic appeal.
From Salon
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