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something presented in support of the truth or accuracy of a claim
the "before" and "after" pictures are a testament to the effectiveness of the weight loss program
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Recent Examples of testament
The 38-point win was UConn’s closest game against a 16 seed since 2012, a testament to the program’s historic dominance in the postseason.
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Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 21 Mar. 2026
Girlfriend synthesizes the sensation of abandon with remarkable clarity, a testament to Ives’ top-to-bottom skillset, trained over years of chopping it up at home with a 505 sequencer.
—Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 20 Mar. 2026
Nearly 230 years after it was first described, the platypus remains a source of genuine surprise — and a testament to how much remains unknown about the natural world.
—Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 20 Mar. 2026
At peak activity, ESPN Tournament Challenge registered more than 766 brackets per second — a testament to the sheer enthusiasm surrounding the annual tournament.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 20 Mar. 2026
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Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 21 Mar. 2026
Girlfriend synthesizes the sensation of abandon with remarkable clarity, a testament to Ives’ top-to-bottom skillset, trained over years of chopping it up at home with a 505 sequencer.
—Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 20 Mar. 2026
Nearly 230 years after it was first described, the platypus remains a source of genuine surprise — and a testament to how much remains unknown about the natural world.
—Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 20 Mar. 2026
At peak activity, ESPN Tournament Challenge registered more than 766 brackets per second — a testament to the sheer enthusiasm surrounding the annual tournament.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 20 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for testament
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The case was solved years later through DNA evidence, along with the exhumation of the family dog, which prosecutors said Kovacich had kicked and beaten to death.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
27 Mar. 2026
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However, Murphy wrote that there is no evidence showing the three victims were involved.—
DeJanay Booth-Singleton,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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The government attempted to reconcile the hodgepodge of leftist ideologies and micro-factions through the testimony of Kyle Shideler, a director and senior analyst at the Center for Security Policy, a far-right think tank.—
Rachel Monroe,
New Yorker,
26 Mar. 2026
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For years, Republican lawmakers and education leaders have argued that sociology — especially high-enrollment introductory courses — has been overtaken by progressive ideology and strayed from empirical scholarship.—
Garrett Shanley,
Miami Herald,
26 Mar. 2026
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The team takes the position seriously, as proof by the amount of draft capital invested in wide receivers over the past two years.—
Mike Kaye
March 26,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Mar. 2026
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By contrast, the SAVE America Act, as contemplated by the president, would ban most forms of mail voting and require photo ID and proof of citizenship to vote in federal elections.—
David Sivak,
The Washington Examiner,
26 Mar. 2026
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Take advantage of this energy by stretching your mind, whether that means practicing a new skill or reaching out to discuss philosophy with peers who have unique perspectives.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
22 Mar. 2026
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Explore philosophies that will give you better self-awareness and get you closer to the true meaning of your life.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
21 Mar. 2026
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The investigation by Pirro's office centered on brief testimony last June by Powell before the Senate Banking Committee, when he was asked about cost overruns on the Fed's extensive building renovations.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
25 Mar. 2026
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Guten singled out the defense’s witness, Beatty, as too biased to render an impartial assessment, characterizing the social worker’s testimony as advocacy, not an expert opinion.—
Pamela Colloff,
ProPublica,
24 Mar. 2026
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But in refusing to allow it in Monaco, Albert joined other European Catholic royals who have taken a similar stand over the years to uphold Catholic doctrine on an increasingly secular continent.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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Those humanistic and critical values are, for Y, not merely some abstract doctrine but a vital aspect of his identity.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
27 Mar. 2026
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The reestablishment of those services could have immediate effects for millions of Venezuelans living abroad, as well as for Americans with ties to the country, particularly in areas such as visas, passports and other documentation.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
24 Mar. 2026
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No further documentation was provided to show Hernandez’s alleged behavior.—
Carlos De Loera,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Mar. 2026
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There are some additional features such as appointment scheduling and customer referrals, testimonials, and feedback.—
George Yang,
PC Magazine,
11 Mar. 2026
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Jeffrey comes before the crowd toward the end of the show — wearing a white mask and a red hoodie — and asks audience members to give testimonials.—
Jessica Gelt,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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“Testament.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/testament. Accessed 29 Mar. 2026.
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