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something presented in support of the truth or accuracy of a claim
the plaintiff's case rests largely on the testimony of several scientists with no known expertise in that field
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Recent Examples of testimony
Per Homer's testimony, Parker also took their engagement photos.
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Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 16 June 2026
The six-week trial concluded in March after testimony from multiple accusers and presentation of evidence, including messages, images and videos from Hoiby's cellphone.
—CBS News, 15 June 2026
The exact details of the dogs’ deaths remain unclear, even after two weeks of testimony in a Santa Ana courtroom.
—Sean Emery, Oc Register, 15 June 2026
Every win gave way to new visual testimony that the city was Knicks-obsessed.
—Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 14 June 2026
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Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 16 June 2026
The six-week trial concluded in March after testimony from multiple accusers and presentation of evidence, including messages, images and videos from Hoiby's cellphone.
—CBS News, 15 June 2026
The exact details of the dogs’ deaths remain unclear, even after two weeks of testimony in a Santa Ana courtroom.
—Sean Emery, Oc Register, 15 June 2026
Every win gave way to new visual testimony that the city was Knicks-obsessed.
—Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 14 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for testimony
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Humpback whale song has previously been connected between whales between Omani and Indian coasts, Luban’s long journey is first direct evidence of an ASHW crossing the Arabian Sea.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
19 June 2026
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At a hearing last month, Carro ruled that a gun and notebook that prosecutors said linked Mangione to the killing could be used as evidence against him.—
Michael R. Sisak,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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One major concern is that people may mistake temporary symptom relief for proof that an ineffective treatment truly works.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
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Last week, attorneys and advocates sent a demand letter to Chief Judge William McConico arguing the court should require landlords to show proof of a valid certificate of compliance in eviction cases.—
Elaine Rojas-Castillo,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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The video serves as a bit of a testimonial for Platner in an apparent last-minute plea to voters.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
9 June 2026
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Wearable wellness gadgets are everywhere, but few have generated the kind of long-haul user testimonials as the Apollo Neuro.—
Samantha Agate,
Miami Herald,
8 June 2026
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Details of the assault Investigators say witnesses told police the victim had pulled into the parking lot in his truck and was followed by another driver, later identified as 40-year-old Brandon Lamar Harmon of Glen Burnie.—
Caroline Foreback,
CBS News,
13 June 2026
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The involved driver, who was operating a white 2025 Mazda SUV, initially left the scene but then pulled over further down the street, where he was identified by witnesses and arrested.—
Robert Salonga,
Mercury News,
12 June 2026
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“Testimony.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/testimony. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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