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testimony

noun

ˈte-stə-ˌmō-nē How to pronounce testimony (audio)
Definition of testimonynext
as in evidence
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 The film consists largely of anonymous testimony from 24 members of Israel’s military and intelligence services. — Drew Paul, The Conversation, 25 Sep. 2026 Some relatives and friends previously questioned some of Pike’s accounts of abuse and described her as a pathological liar in trial testimony, according to court documents. — Christina Coulter, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2026 Other testimonies remain in voiceover, while Rabal’s recordings and archive drive a film structured partly as a last dream, with the actor looking back on his life at the moment of death. — Callum McLennan, Variety, 24 Sep. 2026 Unfiltered, Unforgettable includes testimony from several of Sheindlin’s high-profile friends, including Amy Poehler, RuPaul, and Steven Spielberg. — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 24 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for testimony
Recent Examples of Synonyms for testimony
  1. evidence
  2. proof
  3. testimonial
  4. witness
Noun
  • The elevated helium and argon signals were accompanied by no corresponding rise in nitrogen, which the study said provided evidence against atmospheric leakage being the sole explanation.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 22 Sep. 2026
  • To have or not to have pheromones Scientists have yet to find conclusive evidence about whether humans have or are able to detect pheromones.
    — Devika Rao, TheWeek, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of evidence
Noun
  • Payday loans Usually capped at $500, payday loans are a form of short-term financing that typically only require a valid ID, proof of income and an active checking account.
    — Dan Avery, CNBC, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Make sure the product is unplugged, then cut the power cord in half and snap a photo of it to provide proof of eligibility to YERYORK.
    — Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of proof
Noun
  • Strong marketing strategies will weave in content from faculty members who teach in the program and testimonials from alumni who have grown their careers along with thoughtful reminders and tips about navigating the institution’s processes.
    — Brian Hartnack, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026
  • That includes employee testimonials, culture videos, team stories, employee quotes on career pages, and behind-the-scenes workplace content.
    — Abigail Moncoeur, Hartford Courant, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of testimonial
Noun
  • Officers canvassed the area and could not find any witnesses who saw anything suspicious or had any information about how Carroll ended up on the bench, Krajewski said.
    — Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 26 Sep. 2026
  • The allegations have not been proven, and prosecutors do not say in their filing that Flores has threatened or attempted to intimidate any cooperating witness since her arrest.
    — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of witness

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“Testimony.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/testimony. Accessed 28 Sep. 2026.

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