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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
There’s little danger, in other words, that the whole edifice of math could come crashing down.
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Leila Sloman, Quanta Magazine, 25 Mar. 2026
By packing the 20-year-old arena to the tune of 19,478 against the Heat, the Hornets tied the franchise’s single-season record for sellouts at the edifice at the corner of Trade and Caldwell with 16.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 18 Mar. 2026
And wherever general relativity is visible in the world, Farah says, there’s an opportunity to better understand it—and perhaps even to find new cracks in the edifice of Einstein’s greatest theory, from which fresh ideas could spring.
—Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 11 Mar. 2026
America’s appreciation for the arts, this edifice announced, was responsible, mature.
—Sean Williams, Harpers Magazine, 24 Feb. 2026
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Leila Sloman, Quanta Magazine, 25 Mar. 2026
By packing the 20-year-old arena to the tune of 19,478 against the Heat, the Hornets tied the franchise’s single-season record for sellouts at the edifice at the corner of Trade and Caldwell with 16.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 18 Mar. 2026
And wherever general relativity is visible in the world, Farah says, there’s an opportunity to better understand it—and perhaps even to find new cracks in the edifice of Einstein’s greatest theory, from which fresh ideas could spring.
—Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 11 Mar. 2026
America’s appreciation for the arts, this edifice announced, was responsible, mature.
—Sean Williams, Harpers Magazine, 24 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for edifice
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Set on the 16th and 17th floors of the 19-story House section of the bifurcated limestone building, which also includes a connected 35-story tower, the home has four bedrooms, four full bathrooms, and two powder rooms in roughly 5,400 square feet.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
28 Apr. 2026
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Just seconds after clearing the convoy to proceed, the tower attempted to wave the lead truck off its collision course.—
Evan Simko-Bednarski,
New York Daily News,
28 Apr. 2026
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The assault killed at least seventeen people, including a twelve-year-old boy, wounded dozens, and destroyed buildings.—
Sudarsan Raghavan,
New Yorker,
28 Apr. 2026
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Hector DelaTorres, another planning board member, cited the other tall buildings that are either under construction nearby or already standing.—
Susannah Bryan,
Sun Sentinel,
27 Apr. 2026
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The Moon moves through your 10th House of Visibility, where your structure is more noticeable.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
28 Apr. 2026
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Last fall, OpenAI overhauled its structure again to become a public benefit corporation, in which the nonprofit and other investors including Microsoft hold stakes.—
Deepa Seetharaman,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2026
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Every Gothic cathedral is the product of ideas that altered over generations, ambitions abandoned or superseded, compromises with ballooning budgets, labor shortages, or bottlenecks in the supply chain from quarries and forests and mines.—
Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
23 Apr. 2026
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The area Brilliantly located in the old town with two of the city’s biggest attractions—the Unesco World Heritage cathedral and Real Alcázar—a 15-minute stroll south.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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The architecture draws on classic English influences, with a slate roof and detailed millwork, paired with more modern additions like smart home systems and an elevator.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
24 Apr. 2026
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The architecture was tightly calibrated with some dimensions adjusted only by inches and the materials kept deliberately restrained.—
Daniel Cassady,
ARTnews.com,
24 Apr. 2026
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The city’s nightlife offerings — including everything from concert venues and nightclubs to some wine bars and restaurants — are set to see a major overhaul this year as the city’s licensing department proposes changes to its regulatory framework for them.—
Elliott Wenzler,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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How Power Surges Damage Appliances and Electronics Understanding how power surges can damage your electronics provides a basic framework for planning preventive measures to minimize the risk in your home.—
Timothy Dale,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Edifice.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/edifice. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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