TESTAMENT Synonyms: 48 Similar and Opposite Words

testament

noun

ˈte-stə-mənt

Definition of testament

as in evidence

something presented in support of the truth or accuracy of a claim the "before" and "after" pictures are a testament to the effectiveness of the weight loss program

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as in ideology

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 The shoe’s full-length visible Max Air was among Nike’s top cushioning setups of the era and the roster of players who wore the model are a testament to its performance abilities. — Riley Jones, Footwear News, 20 Aug. 2026 Plus, the fact that Scottsdale is home to dozens of retirement communities is a testament to the city’s popularity among aging populations. — Amelia Mularz, Architectural Digest, 20 Aug. 2026 For Mustafa, that success is ultimately a testament to the resilience of Muslim American communities. — ABC News, 20 Aug. 2026 The passionate response is partly a testament to Rosenzweig herself, who was a beloved figure on campus. — Tyler Austin Harper, The Atlantic, 19 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for testament

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Dillman and his coconspirator used the funds to pay themselves and to make risky and speculative investments in other cryptocurrency ventures, authorities said, citing other evidence presented at the trial.

— Jason Green, Mercury News, 25 Aug. 2026
The petition for a new trial argues the original accounts were more consistent with the evidence.

— Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of evidence

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In a country increasingly divided along political ideologies, partisan politics are coming together to answer the age old dynamic between privacy and security.

— Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 28 Aug. 2026
This week, New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani publicly declared his opposition to the event, labeling RSS ideology as exclusionary and contrary to the pluralistic views of the city.

— ABC News, ABC News, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of ideology

Noun

There are a number of other businesses that may be AI-proof or even benefit from its growth, such as electric utilities, said Victor Matheson, an economics professor at the College of the Holy Cross and an expert in sports business.

— Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026
The first term may make the second plausible, compatible or even probable, but plausibility is not identity, compatibility is not implication, probability is not necessity, and similarity of appearance is not proof of sameness of nature.

— Hamilton Mann, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of proof

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Thus polytheistic worship of deities and monist philosophy are not opposed but rather different ways of reaching the divine.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 Aug. 2026
For three decades, in an increasingly noisy and stress-filled world, Miraval Arizona has embraced its philosophy of Life in Balance, pioneering the concept of transformative wellbeing through mindfulness.

— Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 28 Aug. 2026

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His conviction rested on circumstantial evidence and testimony from witnesses Myers’ lawyers said were unreliable, including one witness who later recanted his testimony.

— Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 25 Aug. 2026
The crucial testimony centered on exactly what happened during the final few seconds of Cantu’s life.

— Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of testimony

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The claim was allowed to stand because it was filed in a civil action outside the scope of church control, meaning that the abstention doctrine did not apply, the appeals court justices wrote.

— Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Aug. 2026
But the work-for-hire doctrine reaches only fixed, expressed works.

— Hamid Kohan, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of doctrine

Noun

Encourage satisfied clients to share reviews, testimonials or case studies, then consistently feature those stories across your website, social media and sales conversations to build lasting credibility.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Ashton Daniels, who started his career at Stanford and then appeared in four games at Auburn last season, has quickly grasped the offense, according to every testimonial delivered by teammates and FSU offensive coaches since the spring.

— Andre C. Fernandez, Miami Herald, 19 Aug. 2026

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