as in evidence
something presented in support of the truth or accuracy of a claim
the fact that he spent hours standing in line for the sequel should be attestation enough that he's a die-hard fan of the movie series
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Recent Examples of attestation
Refinancing federal loans means turning them into private loans, which don’t qualify for the streamlined attestation process.
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John Csiszar,
CNBC,
2 June 2026
Typically, a business license or a CPA attestation letter will suffice as proof of self-employment.
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Jeff Lazerson,
Oc Register,
7 May 2026
The age-attestation bill cleared its first House committee Thursday, setting it up for consideration by the full House in the coming weeks.
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Nick Coltrain,
Denver Post,
26 Apr. 2026
The book came with an attestation signed by several colonial leaders, including John Hancock, that the poems had indeed been written by Wheatley.
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Cameron Knight,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
30 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for attestation
John Csiszar,
CNBC,
2 June 2026
Typically, a business license or a CPA attestation letter will suffice as proof of self-employment.
—
Jeff Lazerson,
Oc Register,
7 May 2026
The age-attestation bill cleared its first House committee Thursday, setting it up for consideration by the full House in the coming weeks.
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Nick Coltrain,
Denver Post,
26 Apr. 2026
The book came with an attestation signed by several colonial leaders, including John Hancock, that the poems had indeed been written by Wheatley.
—
Cameron Knight,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
30 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for attestation
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Investigators later conducted a second search warrant operation on June 23 that included excavating portions of the property for evidence of dogs buried in mass graves.
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This game preserves the difficulty of coming up with an elaborate, consistent false narrative on the spot, and the challenge of adapting that narrative on the fly when other players present convincing (and sometimes fake) counter-evidence.
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Some states have argued that requiring applicants to provide documentary proof of their citizenship could pose a significant barrier to voting because several forms of government ID don't include citizenship information, and many Americans don't have passports.
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The attorneys general challenged several of its directives, including a provision that required state and local officials to collect proof of citizenship from vote-by-mail applicants.
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The justices also were concerned that days of testimony at the murder trial centered around how Murdaugh stole from clients, many of them in dire straits.
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The justices were also concerned there had been too much testimony around how Murdaugh stole from clients, many of them in dire straits.
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Your Petition — filed three business days before the deadline, without any supporting information or documentation, and only after abandoning your recent litigation efforts to avoid NCAA sanctions — does not provide a basis for the League to alter those plans.
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This growing need has led to the emergence of specialized crypto recovery firms that focus on blockchain analysis, digital investigations and forensic documentation.
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There are nearly eight million open jobs in the United States—a testament to entrepreneurship and business dynamism.
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That achievement is a testament to the coach’s skill and longevity.
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“Attestation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attestation. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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