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 dueling testimonies came after several psychologists evaluated Grafe.
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Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 26 Sep. 2025
The docu blends first-person testimony with striking animation and dramatic reenactments.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 25 Sep. 2025
During the litigation of the case, Thompson said an issue arose as to whether the pastors’ testimony would be allowed under a Kansas statute that allows penitential communication between religious leaders and church-goers to remain private.
—Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 25 Sep. 2025
In another era, such details would have been worked out in Congress, with testimony from experts, economists and executives and competing proposals from lawmakers.
—Patricia Lopez, Mercury News, 25 Sep. 2025
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Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 26 Sep. 2025
The docu blends first-person testimony with striking animation and dramatic reenactments.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 25 Sep. 2025
During the litigation of the case, Thompson said an issue arose as to whether the pastors’ testimony would be allowed under a Kansas statute that allows penitential communication between religious leaders and church-goers to remain private.
—Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 25 Sep. 2025
In another era, such details would have been worked out in Congress, with testimony from experts, economists and executives and competing proposals from lawmakers.
—Patricia Lopez, Mercury News, 25 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for testimony
Noun
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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
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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
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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
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The proof is inked on his right arm.—
Jessica Guynn,
USA Today,
26 Sep. 2025
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His prediction prompted videos, testimonials and parodies on TikTok.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Sep. 2025
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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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Homicide detectives and crime scene investigators responded, collecting evidence and statements from witnesses.—
Robert A. Cronkleton,
Kansas City Star,
29 Sep. 2025
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Declining to waive is a defensive strategy that would give his attorneys access to additional discovery materials and a chance to cross-examine state witnesses early on, Rice said.—
Michael Ruiz , Adam Sabes,
FOXNews.com,
29 Sep. 2025
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“Testimony.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/testimony. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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