ATTESTATION Synonyms: 34 Similar and Opposite Words

attestation

noun

ˌa-ˌte-ˈstā-shən

Definition of attestation

as in evidence

something presented in support of the truth or accuracy of a claim the fact that he spent hours standing in line for the sequel should be attestation enough that he's a die-hard fan of the movie series

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Recent Examples of attestation Make Renewal Evidentiary Re-attestation shouldn’t become another checkbox. — Akhilesh Sharma, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2026 Eligibility is open to all Californians buying or leasing their first EV — this is confirmed through a buyer’s attestation. — Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2026 Early work on agent attestation and verifiable execution shows where this is going. — Najwa Aaraj, Fortune, 23 June 2026 Refinancing federal loans means turning them into private loans, which don’t qualify for the streamlined attestation process. — John Csiszar, CNBC, 2 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for attestation

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Noun

Alderman maintains that each of the defendants have continued to lie to protect themselves and believes there is evidence of satanic worship.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 13 Oct. 2026
Normalcy bias means that despite all evidence to the contrary, our mind protects itself.

— Raj Panjabi, Time, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of evidence

Noun

The Fed’s wealth figures provide a financial backdrop to that shift, not proof of what caused it.

— Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2026
Nevertheless, watching a sports car flip upside down and land on cold-gas jets was proof enough that flying cars are moving out of science fiction and onto the runway.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of proof

Noun

Confidential sources Rahmer acknowledged in his testimony that there are limits to knowing who is a confidential informant or working for agencies outside the FBI.

— Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 10 Oct. 2026
Footage obtained exclusively by CNN and testimony from those who were on the mountain paint a more detailed picture than before of Morup, the man who died serving his country and is now the goal of one of mountaineering’s grimmest challenges.

— Helen Regan, CNN Money, 10 Oct. 2026

Definition of testimony

Noun

Some strategists, anticipating that the committee may raise flags, now try to get ahead of the process by submitting additional documentation, including filmmaker quotes and source materials, to explain why a film belongs in its intended category.

— Clayton Davis, Variety, 15 Oct. 2026
Importers should maintain documentation supporting their origin determinations, including relevant supplier information and manufacturing records.

— Shannon Hynds, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of documentation

Noun

Being a heritage brand that’s been around for 80 years is a testament to being able to continuously adapt and evolve.

— Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026
The weeks and months that followed Russia’s full-scale invasion in February 2022 were an incredible testament to the resilience and adaptability of the country’s beauty industry—and that remains true today as the war continues.

— Lucy Abbersteen, Allure, 9 Oct. 2026

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