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
Jimmy Iovine, co-founder of Interscope Records, has not appeared at Combs' trial, but the music executive has been referenced in court testimony.
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Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 29 May 2025
The trial has featured testimony from three accusers — one-time actress Jessica Mann, former TV production assistant Miriam Haley, and Polish model and aspiring actress Kaja Sokola.
—John Annese, New York Daily News, 29 May 2025
Several ultimately stepped down following their testimony before Congress, including Harvard’s Claudine Gay, who apologized for lawyerly answers that sidestepped how protesters calling for genocide should be disciplined.
—David Sivak, The Washington Examiner, 29 May 2025
Along with shedding light on Cassie’s feelings about freak-offs, Nash also corroborated her testimony that Combs frequently beat and tormented her.
—Michael R. Sisak, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2025
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Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 29 May 2025
The trial has featured testimony from three accusers — one-time actress Jessica Mann, former TV production assistant Miriam Haley, and Polish model and aspiring actress Kaja Sokola.
—John Annese, New York Daily News, 29 May 2025
Several ultimately stepped down following their testimony before Congress, including Harvard’s Claudine Gay, who apologized for lawyerly answers that sidestepped how protesters calling for genocide should be disciplined.
—David Sivak, The Washington Examiner, 29 May 2025
Along with shedding light on Cassie’s feelings about freak-offs, Nash also corroborated her testimony that Combs frequently beat and tormented her.
—Michael R. Sisak, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for testimony
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There is no evidence that that is happening in significant numbers, according to the Migration Policy Institute.—
Deborah Barfield Berry,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
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By the time the public began to learn of the newfound evidence, IndyCar had issued new penalties.—
Jeff Gluck,
New York Times,
21 May 2025
Noun
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The foundations of human persuasion are well-documented, perhaps most famously by Dr. Robert Cialdini, who outlined principles like reciprocity, scarcity, authority, commitment and consistency, liking, and social proof.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Final is proof that’s not the case.—
Sean Gentille,
New York Times,
29 May 2025
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Business website main pages usually feature product descriptions, valuable data, figures, testimonials, etc.—
Andrey Insarov,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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Without knowing why the foundation paid her, Faulk’s video casts some doubt over her motive for providing a testimonial, said Bob Jarvis, a law professor at Nova Southeastern University.—
Jeffrey Schweers,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 May 2025
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Any witnesses have been asked to contact Troop C at 860-896-3200.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
27 May 2025
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Haley and Mann returned to the witness box to once again recount how Weinstein raped them in 2006 and 2013, respectively.—
John Annese,
New York Daily News,
27 May 2025
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“Testimony.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/testimony. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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