testament

noun

ˈte-stə-mənt How to pronounce testament (audio)
Definition of testamentnext
1
as in evidence
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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2
as in ideology
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 Most notable, the new exhibit emphasizes the emancipation provisions of Washington’s last will and testament. — John Garrison Marks, The Atlantic, 25 July 2026 In fact the number of repeat visitors is testament to the fact that their programme works for a large number of guests. — Jamie Timson, TheWeek, 24 July 2026 The Public’s strength and ambition today stand as direct testaments to his leadership and vision through storms and blue skies alike. — Greg Evans, Deadline, 22 July 2026 What goes on inside the stands, meanwhile, is largely a testament to legislative red tape. — Anne Kadet, Curbed, 22 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for testament
Recent Examples of Synonyms for testament
  1. evidence
  2. ideology
  3. proof
  4. philosophy
  5. testimony
  6. doctrine
  7. documentation
  8. testimonial
Noun
  • Businesses should ask what their systems can do without supervision today and what evidence would show autonomy increasing faster than their controls.
    — Robert J. Szczerba, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
  • Kohberger will need to show this through evidence, Jackson said.
    — Emily Smith, CNN Money, 28 July 2026
Definition of evidence
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  • The authors propose focusing on capacity and safety, not ideology, when discussing reallocating space from cars.
    — Laurie Winkless, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
  • Jackson shares Platner’s progressive ideology but none of his charisma.
    — Philip Elliott, Time, 23 July 2026
Definition of ideology
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  • And Yazan Humaideh and Sip City may be the best proof of that.
    — Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 27 July 2026
  • There is a tendency to treat access to a scarce private round as proof of an investment advantage.
    — Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
Definition of proof
Noun
  • The pancake feels like a perfect example of that philosophy, playful, indulgent, and layered with the kind of attention that turns a late night craving into one of the city’s most memorable brunch dishes.
    — Emma Jacobson, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 July 2026
  • That philosophy runs through every corner of Johnny Galecki’s family room.
    — Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 24 July 2026
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  • Monday’s proceedings are expected to focus on additional testimony from prosecutors and the defense before Colt is given the opportunity to address the court himself.
    — Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 27 July 2026
  • Doe’s childhood, described in court records and his testimony, lacked much of the stability most children take for granted.
    — Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 27 July 2026
Definition of testimony
Noun
  • Experts cite Iran's doctrine of irregular warfare, limited conventional projection capabilities, and the strong US/coalition presence in the region.
    — Paul Iddon, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
  • The majority opinion, delivered by Justice Horace Gray, stated in no uncertain terms the dangers of pivoting from the Fourteenth Amendment’s jus soli doctrine to jus sanguinis citizenship.
    — Claire Ke, Encyclopedia Britannica, 22 July 2026
Definition of doctrine
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  • But when inspectors asked for documentation showing the Department of Buildings had approved their use, the contractor did not provide it, the agency said.
    — Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 30 July 2026
  • The hope is that the changes, detailed in the protocol’s documentation, will make widespread deployment in an enterprise context much easier.
    — Samuel Axon, ArsTechnica, 30 July 2026
Definition of documentation
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  • Valley Vax bought ads on the sides of buses in Western Massachusetts to promote the site, with the faces and testimonials of local doctors including Snyder.
    — Karen Brown, NPR, 30 July 2026
  • Her non-partisan testimonial drew criticism online, but experts believed that her tribute was an authentic gesture which reflected her personal philosophy of people over party.
    — Tracy Wright, FOXNews.com, 28 July 2026
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