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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
Yet in a matter of months, the edifice of Iranian influence has come crashing down.
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Richard Haass, Foreign Affairs, 6 Jan. 2025
Winter nights are freezing, and fires are impossible to light inside the flammable nylon edifice.
—Daphne Ewing-Chow, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
Pilgrims to the Holy Land today are often surprised to see one remarkable edifice after another for which Herod was responsible.
—N.t. Wright, TIME, 20 Dec. 2024
This new three-story edifice will boast race control, a media center, and television broadcasting capabilities, alongside luxury suites geared towards improving the spectator experience.
—Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 14 Dec. 2024
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Richard Haass, Foreign Affairs, 6 Jan. 2025
Winter nights are freezing, and fires are impossible to light inside the flammable nylon edifice.
—Daphne Ewing-Chow, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
Pilgrims to the Holy Land today are often surprised to see one remarkable edifice after another for which Herod was responsible.
—N.t. Wright, TIME, 20 Dec. 2024
This new three-story edifice will boast race control, a media center, and television broadcasting capabilities, alongside luxury suites geared towards improving the spectator experience.
—Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 14 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for edifice
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In a tower of Brussels’ World Trade Center, the contemporary, steel-and-glass exterior is juxtaposed by the vibey, colorful interior.—
Maya Kachroo-Levine,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2025
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The flight profile called for the Super Heavy booster to fly back to the launch tower caught on the tower’s pivoting arms called chopsticks.—
Angie DiMichele,
Sun Sentinel,
7 Mar. 2025
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In another, a man wearing military fatigues asks a captive to step outside a building, then tells him to bark like a dog before fatally shooting him.—
Mostafa Salem,
CNN,
9 Mar. 2025
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The man later stepped off the building and got into a cherry picker, per the AP and BBC.—
Bailey Richards,
People.com,
9 Mar. 2025
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Inspired by natural thermoregulation systems, the latter uses a proprietary process to augment fiber shape and structure for prolonged cooling performance.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
6 Mar. 2025
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In recent years, businesses have been under increasing pressure to disclose policies on diversity, employee retention, workforce training, and compensation structures, according to Donnelley Financial Solutions, a Chicago company that provides financial compliance and regulation services.—
Catherine Muccigrosso,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Mar. 2025
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Winners will be selected by April 15—the day the fire tore through the cathedral in 2019—and are prohibited from selling, gifting, or trading the stones.—
Francesca Aton,
ARTnews.com,
7 Mar. 2025
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The cathedral is hosting a Bach-a-thon with musicians performing all the works of Johann Sebastian Bach — the party goes until 1 a.m. Subscribe to continue reading this article.—
Jeff Gritchen,
Orange County Register,
3 Mar. 2025
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Its impressive architecture and beautiful grounds have made the winery a popular destination for wine enthusiasts and tourists.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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The architecture showcases clean lines, original wood materials and seamless indoor-outdoor living that defines mid-century modern homes.—
David Caraccio,
Sacramento Bee,
1 Mar. 2025
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One that requires Europeans to carry their own weight, investing more in their own defense and deterrence capabilities, not apart from NATO but within its well-functioning framework.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
3 Mar. 2025
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Tariffs are considered by many economists a political cudgel — sometimes used in a trade war — and not an efficient framework for international trade.—
John Towfighi,
CNN,
3 Mar. 2025
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“Edifice.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/edifice. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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