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as in philosophy
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 Trier’s preoccupations with a healthy set are also a testament to his directing philosophy. Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 23 Sep. 2025 But to have that question even asked is a testament to the continuous improvement that has been evident throughout this impressive unbeaten run. Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 21 Sep. 2025 The fact that this year’s Farm Aid show is happening is a testament to the power of union organizing, the organization’s co-directors Shorlette Ammons and Jennifer Fahy said onstage, referencing a labor strike against the U earlier this month that almost derailed the concert. Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 21 Sep. 2025 The project is also a testament to a time and place. Qian Julie Wang, New Yorker, 20 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for testament
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Noun
  • According to the 17th Judicial District Attorney’s Office, the evidence didn't point to Kristil's alleged stalker, but her own husband.
    Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 27 Sep. 2025
  • Although the incidents were, on paper, entirely separate, Skeet and his allies believed they were linked and evidence of a conspiracy, orchestrated by Brandon and his allies, to remove them from power in the county.
    Mitch Moxley, Rolling Stone, 27 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • This year, South Korea will be recognized as the Country of Honor, with a strand exploring the history and philosophy of Korean cinema and its global reach.
    Essie Assibu, Variety, 30 Sep. 2025
  • In line with her recent beauty philosophy, the star opted for a minimal makeup look with flushed cheeks and a subtle pink lip.
    Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Cycling the heat on and off allows the robots to adjust speed and even change direction — proof that controlled, repeatable motion is possible at this tiny scale.
    Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 26 Sep. 2025
  • The proof is inked on his right arm.
    Jessica Guynn, USA Today, 26 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The destruction of the doctrine led directly to the creation of the right-wing talk-radio program The Rush Limbaugh Show the next year and, less than a decade later, of Fox News — a political movement giving direct rise to a fiercely partisan and sometimes fact-agnostic right-wing media.
    Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 27 Sep. 2025
  • The likely resolution lies in the constitutional doctrine of separation of powers.
    Tom Campbell, Oc Register, 24 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Johnson ruled that Gaines and the other athletes’ lawsuit may now advance to limited initial discovery, in which both parties will have 90 days to share relevant documents and give testimony.
    Abby Monteil, Them., 26 Sep. 2025
  • The case will advance to limited initial discovery, meaning the parties need to provide testimony and share relevant emails and other documents.
    Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 26 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Generally, Antifa describes those in opposition to fascism and far-right neo-Nazi ideologies, tracing their roots to 20th-century resistance movements in Europe.
    Richard Hall, Time, 27 Sep. 2025
  • And hatred rather than ideology is the animating force?
    David Remnick, New Yorker, 26 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • On the sidelines, a pop-up program will feature workshops ranging from Emirati comics to a photography and documentation tour, while panels and keynote sessions will delve into the role of cinema in shaping youth culture.
    Essie Assibu, Variety, 30 Sep. 2025
  • The lack of proper documentation in that youth’s case led the office to conduct a statewide review, which showed similar problems.
    Shelly Bradbury, Denver Post, 30 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • His prediction prompted videos, testimonials and parodies on TikTok.
    Brendan Cole, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Sep. 2025
  • The testimonials were apt for a memorial service, on a Sunday no less.
    Ronald J. Hansen, AZCentral.com, 22 Sep. 2025

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“Testament.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/testament. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.

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