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the basic beliefs or guiding principles of a person or group Jefferson's collected writings constitute his political testament

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Recent Examples of testament Those were a living testament to hip-hop’s enduring role in culture, and the audience left buzzing with the echoes of greatness that had filled every corner of the arena — Wu-Tang forever. Ali Lerman, Los Angeles Times, 23 June 2025 The fact that the story works at all despite its bizarre tonal shifts and erratic pacing is a testament to how strong the game’s themes and characterization truly are. Hayes Madsen, Rolling Stone, 23 June 2025 This marks Iceland’s fifth consecutive appearance at the Euros, a testament to their consistency in continental play. Asli Pelit, New York Times, 22 June 2025 This season was a testament to our resilience and depth. Gary Curreri, Sun Sentinel, 20 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for testament
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Noun
  • Świątek fans later posted evidence of Azarenka doing the same thing, in the same match, on social media.
    Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 8 July 2025
  • That conclusion is also supported by video evidence of the prison unit where Epstein was housed.
    Joey Garrison, USA Today, 8 July 2025
Noun
  • Clos du Val grows its grapes in the Stags Leap region of Napa Valley with a Bordeaux philosophy and approach to winemaking.
    Andrew Watman, Forbes.com, 7 July 2025
  • This effort included investing in new high-speed production technologies and reducing inefficiencies using the Lean Six Sigma method—a corporate philosophy that encourages employees to identify and address problems.
    Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 7 July 2025
Noun
  • If your content lacks depth, nuance, or proof of expertise, it gets filtered out or flattened into generic responses.
    Forrester, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
  • The study did not establish proof that naps directly affect the risk of death.
    Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2025
Noun
  • The judge concluded that Meta’s use was protected under the doctrine of fair use.
    Aron Solomon June 27, Literary Hub, 27 June 2025
  • The doctrine was upended for a time in the U.S. by the Supreme Court's notorious Dred Scott ruling.
    Bill Chappell, NPR, 27 June 2025
Noun
  • In his ruling in one of the lawsuits, Court of Claims Judge Louis Benza cited the testimony of a veteran New York City police officer who said the doors to the gym were blocked by a table.
    Ray Sanchez, CNN Money, 5 July 2025
  • In testimony before Congress in late June, Powell agreed the Fed’s preferred inflation measure, now at 2.3%, has dropped closer to its 2% goal.
    Paul Davidson, USA Today, 4 July 2025
Noun
  • The party had not sought to distinguish itself from the Conservatives on the basis of ideology: both agreed on the necessity to rein in state spending, the primacy of the special relationship with Washington, and the need to cut migration.
    Oliver Eagleton, Time, 5 July 2025
  • The gubernatorial race emerged as a battle about Trump, but also between clashing ideologies.
    David Mark, The Washington Examiner, 4 July 2025
Noun
  • Borrowers who manually provide their income documentation by uploading it into the online application, or appending it to their paper IDR application, typically experience longer processing times.
    Adam S. Minsky, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
  • Since Schill’s last testimony, Walberg said, congressional leaders have not received any documentation or updates on the university’s efforts to combat antisemitism.
    Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 30 June 2025
Noun
  • Some tactics that paid off for us were showcasing real results through client stories and prioritizing authentic testimonials over polished taglines.
    Gianluca Ferruggia, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
  • Text generators churn out fake user reviews, comment threads and testimonials.
    Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 11 June 2025

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“Testament.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/testament. Accessed 11 Jul. 2025.

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