TESTIMONY Synonyms: 34 Similar and Opposite Words

testimony

noun

ˈte-stə-ˌmō-nē

Definition of testimony

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 After the lunch break, Machine Gun Kelly arrived and sat in the front row for nearly two hours of testimony. — Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 24 Aug. 2026 In a testimony before the Senate Finance Committee in April, however, Bisignano said the IRS has already made efficiency gains. — Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 24 Aug. 2026 In the days that followed, Iran International broadcast harrowing testimony from survivors who spoke about the violence. — Cora Engelbrecht, New Yorker, 24 Aug. 2026 Clancy, though, did not appear to react to any of today's testimony. — Rebecca Cohen, NBC news, 24 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for testimony

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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

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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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

Definition of testimonial

Noun

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
Catch up on Lindesy Clancy trial Prosecutors called rebuttal witnesses to the stand in what’s expected to be one of the final days in the murder trial of Massachusetts mother Lindsey Clancy.

— Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 24 Aug. 2026

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