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 As Sankey took the stand for what turned out to be nearly three hours of testimony, the SEC sued LSU in an Alabama federal court, in anticipation of the ruling that was eventually handed down by Judge William Jorden. — Ralph D. Russo, New York Times, 5 Sep. 2026 Jurors heard testimony about her treatment by mental health professionals, psychiatric medications, anxiety, depression, insomnia and other symptoms documented before the killings. — Michael Ruiz , Adam Sabes , Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2026 The ruling in Louisiana came at the end of a nine-hour session in court that included testimony from SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey, along with a number of players, including Harris and Wright. — ABC News, 4 Sep. 2026 In his testimony, Patrick said his wife called him not long after the incident from the women’s hospital where she was being treated. — Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 4 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for testimony

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Noun

And there’s not much evidence, either, that dazzling rotations win it all.

— Tyler Kepner, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026
There's either no evidence or evidence that isn't sufficient, like a blurry picture or a print in mud that sort of looks like an oversized foot.

— Sean Joseph OutKick, FOXNews.com, 7 Sep. 2026

Definition of evidence

Noun

Clancy was tried in a Massachusetts court of law, one of the few venues where defendants such as Clancy enjoy the presumption of proof for pleas of insanity, once they are allowed to make such a plea.

— Richard E. Vatz, Baltimore Sun, 6 Sep. 2026
These recipes for muffins, snack mix, energy balls and more are proof that eating better doesn’t have to be boring, regardless of age.

— Anna Luisa Rodriguez, Washington Post, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of proof

Noun

Kittredge wisely includes testimonials from many below-the-line crew who speak openly of pride in the movie’s ambitions but also how quickly damage control overcame everything.

— Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026
McCoy has transformed his ordeal into a testimonial on faith and the power of prayer.

— Jan Thacker, Outdoor Life, 3 Sep. 2026

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