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as in philosophy
the basic beliefs or guiding principles of a person or group Jefferson's collected writings constitute his political testament

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Recent Examples of testament And working with Josh after so many years is a testament to friendship. Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 23 July 2025 To do that in a season where the 49ers’ offense dealt with major injuries is a testament to Purdy’s talents. Kc Joyner, New York Times, 23 July 2025 The cameos were a testament to Colbert’s long-lasting relationships in the TV industry. Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 22 July 2025 This remarkable progress is a testament to programs such as the Ryan White Comprehensive AIDS Resources Emergency (CARE) Act, established in 1990 to provide crucial health care to those living with HIV and AIDS. Olusimbo Ige, Chicago Tribune, 21 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for testament
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Noun
  • The one thing that prompted me to investigate further, however, was the evidence.
    Davey Winder, Forbes.com, 20 July 2025
  • To date, she is believed to have been abducted, but extensive investigations have failed to uncover any concrete evidence as to what happened or where her remains could be.
    Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 20 July 2025
Noun
  • Summer Away, a South Asian brand created by Meghna Goyal with the modern traveler in mind, perfectly embodies this philosophy.
    Pooja Shah, Forbes.com, 31 July 2025
  • After leaving three years with the Army infantry, including one year in Vietnam, Gutierrez enrolled at ASU to study history and philosophy.
    Maria Polletta, AZCentral.com, 30 July 2025
Noun
  • Separately, Burke said there is a growing popularity with e-motorcycles, which require the rider to have a driver’s license, proof of insurance, and state registration.
    Daniel I. Dorfman, Chicago Tribune, 28 July 2025
  • Over 15 million votes have already been cast by fans across partner teams—proof that this is not speculative hype but a mainstream trend.
    Julian La Picque, Forbes.com, 28 July 2025
Noun
  • In recent years, Brazil has become increasingly fragmented, amplified by a widespread subscription to hateful doctrines, culture wars, anti-intellectualism, disinformation on social media, apocalyptic messaging, doomsday conspiracy theories, and ethno-religious identity politics.
    Emi Eleode, Time, 14 July 2025
  • Church doctrine also calls for the pope to be buried four to six days after his death, unless there are extenuating circumstances.
    Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Noun
  • Investigators believe Vega was killed to prevent her testimony Sheriff’s Office detectives said Young's motive was to prevent Vega from testifying in a 2020 criminal case in which he was accused of robbing her at gunpoint.
    Perry Vandell, AZCentral.com, 30 July 2025
  • See Maxwell’s conditions for a congressional testimony.
    Rebecca Morin, USA Today, 30 July 2025
Noun
  • In other words, politics becomes more reflective of the ideologies and values of those who stay.
    Time, Time, 29 July 2025
  • Some of this is a byproduct of ideology and an independent streak – an understandable frustration that today’s systems are antiquated and in many cases broken, giving the idea of starting from scratch a romantic appeal.
    Rob Day, Forbes.com, 26 July 2025
Noun
  • Mesa’s Parks and Recreation Department’s overtime authorization process requires direct supervisor approval and documentation of justification, according to the city.
    Maritza Dominguez, AZCentral.com, 24 July 2025
  • As reported in Harvard Business Review, U.S. physicians spend 34% to 55% of their workday on documentation and EHR reviews—cutting into face time with patients and weakening the patient-provider relationship.
    Shimite Obialo, Forbes.com, 24 July 2025
Noun
  • Three lawmakers, Democrats in varying stages of overall agreement with Lamont’s politics, would offer unstinting testimonials about the new trust fund.
    Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant, 27 July 2025
  • Screenshots of client testimonials, before-and-after metrics, calendar bookings, and revenue dashboards tell your story fast.
    Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 25 July 2025

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“Testament.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/testament. Accessed 3 Aug. 2025.

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