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 The probe has faced delays, staff departures and postponed grand jury testimony; National Security Division chief John Eisenberg also resigned Friday, following Civil Rights Division chief Harmeet Dhillon’s departure Thursday. — Alanna Durkin Richer, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2026 The final showdown Advertisement Eleven days into the protest, Califano (played by Mark Ruffalo) finally agrees to come to the federal building to meet with the protesters and hear their testimony on the importance of 504. — Barry Levitt, Time, 6 Nov. 2026 The men’s sisters were close friends, according to testimony. — Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 6 Nov. 2026 Ouellette’s defense was broken up over about two days of testimony. — Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 6 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for testimony

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Noun

This could help scientists avoid mistaking geological activity for evidence of extraterrestrial organisms.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2026
School officials contacted law enforcement, and Modesto police investigated the allegations, reviewing video evidence that resulted in one juvenile being cited for misdemeanor battery.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of evidence

Noun

The group previously proved a special case of the conjecture in August 2026 and is preparing a shorter exposition of PSI’s full proof for other experts.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2026
This comes at a time when brands, especially those that operate within the European Union, face increasing pressure to show credible proof that their operations meet stringent industry standards on environmental sustainability.

— Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of proof

Noun

Her positive testimonial was echoed by a downer-loving millionaire who attended with her brilliant and terrifyingly thin mother for her 70th birthday.

— Kate Berlant, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026
Depending on your jurisdiction and applicable advertising rules, that might include client reviews, testimonials, case results, years of experience, credentials or other measurable outcomes from your work.

— Matthew Nigro, Forbes.com, 13 Oct. 2026

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