as in proofs
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 attestations
The Trust Layer Most Teams Avoid Talking About A recurring mistake in RWA design is assuming that transparency and attestations are the primary trust mechanisms.
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Sean Lee, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
None of the underlying records for these attestations have been submitted to the record by defendants.
—New York Times, 2 Dec. 2025
For instance, Circle's USDC (a popular stablecoin), now holds about 93 percent of its reserves in Treasuries and overnight agreements, with the rest in cash, and publishes monthly attestations reviewed by Deloitte.
—Anna Strebl, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Sep. 2025
Sean Lee, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
None of the underlying records for these attestations have been submitted to the record by defendants.
—New York Times, 2 Dec. 2025
For instance, Circle's USDC (a popular stablecoin), now holds about 93 percent of its reserves in Treasuries and overnight agreements, with the rest in cash, and publishes monthly attestations reviewed by Deloitte.
—Anna Strebl, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for attestations
Noun
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Computer programs that check mathematical arguments, such as proofs, have existed for decades.—
Manon Bischoff,
Scientific American,
26 Mar. 2026
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The route to durable faith in God often runs not through logical proofs or the sciences, but through awe, wonder, and an attunement to the beauty and poetry of the world, natural and otherwise.—
Elizabeth Bruenig,
The Atlantic,
26 Mar. 2026
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About 2 miles north on Central, though, stand more quiet monuments, testaments to Native American resistance and resilience.—
Rebecca 'Becca' Dyer,
AZCentral.com,
5 Mar. 2026
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One of the greatest testaments to the French Laundry’s influence has been the sheer number of alumni who have opened acclaimed restaurants of their own, from Grant Achatz’s Alinea to Corey Lee’s Benu to René Redzepi’s Noma.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
19 Nov. 2025
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The jury hearing Konig’s case must ultimately decide how much weight to give to the conflicting testimonies, which are at the heart of the trial.—
Nicki Brown,
CNN Money,
4 Apr. 2026
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During this special gathering, students had the opportunity to listen to personal testimonies, ask thoughtful questions, and engage in authentic dialogue that brought history to life in profound ways, a news release stated.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Apr. 2026
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YouTube is coming back to TV upfronts week with Trevor Noah serving as emcee of its 2026 Brandcast presentation for advertisers, along with a big group of YouTube creators including Dude Perfect and Alex Cooper providing testimonials about the power of the platform.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
1 Apr. 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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As multiple agencies collect tips in the Nancy Guthrie case, the man funding a $100,000 reward says Crime Stoppers — not the sheriff — offers the safest path for witnesses to come forward and an enticing one for people who want to get paid for credible information without giving their name.—
Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
5 Apr. 2026
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When Emmett Till was murdered nearby in 1955, Howard helped lead the hunt for witnesses and offered Till’s mother, Mamie, a place to stay during the trial, with armed protection.—
Beverly Gage,
The Atlantic,
5 Apr. 2026
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“Attestations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attestations. Accessed 9 Apr. 2026.
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