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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
We’re stranded among the shards of civil rights but amid the edifices of the Black Arts Movement.
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Wesley Morris, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2025
What would this mean, structurally, for those shorter edifices?
—Ian Parker, The New Yorker, 20 Jan. 2025
The gremlins come out; the edifices crumble; the saucy doubts and fears triumph.
—James Parker, The Atlantic, 10 Dec. 2024
Whatever your specific interest, there’s seemingly an entire edifice devoted to it.
—Brad Japhe, Travel + Leisure, 22 Jan. 2025
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Wesley Morris, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2025
What would this mean, structurally, for those shorter edifices?
—Ian Parker, The New Yorker, 20 Jan. 2025
The gremlins come out; the edifices crumble; the saucy doubts and fears triumph.
—James Parker, The Atlantic, 10 Dec. 2024
Whatever your specific interest, there’s seemingly an entire edifice devoted to it.
—Brad Japhe, Travel + Leisure, 22 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for edifice
Noun
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In addition to serious safety concerns over the tower fight and the mid-air collision, two sources specifically mentioned the close call between a Delta Air Lines flight departing Reagan National and an Air Force jet at the end of March.—
Kris Van Cleave,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2025
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Hot dog towers bring shareable bites, social media flair and all-American comfort at a fraction of seafood tower prices.—
Fox News Staff,
FOXNews.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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People in the area were urged to take cover and move to a basement or interior room on the lowest floor of a building.—
Robert A. Cronkleton,
Kansas City Star,
2 Apr. 2025
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The mural is reminiscent of the original artwork that once graced the front of the building and prominently features a candy-red lowrider among blooming nopal cactuses.—
Mae Hamilton,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Apr. 2025
Noun
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So your suggestions were about altering the structure of the show?—
Adam B. Vary,
Variety,
11 Apr. 2025
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The structure of the film prior to its (literally) more explosive moments brings revelations that Mendoza and Garland unfold by degrees.—
Fred Schruers,
IndieWire,
10 Apr. 2025
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Built in the 12th century, the cathedral features stunning Romanesque and Gothic architecture.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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There are these beautiful Tudor-style 14th century buildings and great cathedrals.—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
5 Mar. 2025
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Helsinki The coastal capital of Finland seamlessly blends together modern architecture, sustainable living and historic landmarks, like the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Fortress Suomenlinna.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
6 Apr. 2025
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The Times’s art and architecture critics took a look at the renovation, which was aided by an A-team of craftspeople from around the world.—
Hilarie M. Sheets,
New York Times,
4 Apr. 2025
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His framework emphasizes that visibility and margin protection matter more than brand building during the initial 90-day response period.—
Kiri Masters,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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This is not a reflection of ineffective teaching, but of an evaluation framework that penalizes educators for the systemic challenges their students face.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Apr. 2025
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“Edifice.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/edifice. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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