TESTAMENT Synonyms: 48 Similar and Opposite Words

testament

noun

ˈte-stə-mənt

Definition of testament

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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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 Nevertheless, to many in Gaza, the fact that the schools even opened was testament to every child’s desire to be inspired, curious, and skilled for a life of progress. — The Monitor's Editorial Board, Christian Science Monitor, 23 Sep. 2026 But in a testament to never having enough edge rushers, Chubb and Phillips sustained season-ending injuries in 2023 and 2024 and Robinson hasn’t yet developed, so the pass rush threat never materialized. — Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 23 Sep. 2026 The amount of visitors that crowded the hospital lobby at a moment’s notice is a testament to how beloved and cherished Chad was, and always will be. — Glenn Garner, Deadline, 20 Sep. 2026 This is a woman who knows herself, and her work with Ryan Murphy‘s Monster franchise is testament to that. — Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 18 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for testament

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Noun

There is also evidence of second-round effects from energy costs, reinforcing the risk that inflation is becoming entrenched, BofA said.

— Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 29 Sep. 2026
When families cannot consistently provide enough food, that material hardship can be treated as evidence of neglect, bringing families into contact with child protective services.

— Sandy Santana, STAT, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of evidence

Noun

Within ideologies like effective altruism, very earnest and brilliant young minds unironically debate the purpose of putting on sunscreen if AI is only going to kill us all.

— Rumman Chowdhury, Rolling Stone, 25 Sep. 2026
This popular ideology utilizes five-minute breaks after 25 minutes of uninterrupted work to increase focus.

— Cheryl Fenton, Flow Space, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of ideology

Noun

Payday loans Usually capped at $500, payday loans are a form of short-term financing that typically only require a valid ID, proof of income and an active checking account.

— Dan Avery, CNBC, 25 Sep. 2026
Make sure the product is unplugged, then cut the power cord in half and snap a photo of it to provide proof of eligibility to YERYORK.

— Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of proof

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Some of its members have advocated for open borders, and believe gender is a social construct, both of which have been fodder for inflammatory social media content from those seeking to discredit the philosophy.

— Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 23 Sep. 2026
Get clear on what your company actually needs next, then find the person with the talent, judgment, track record and leadership philosophy to get you there.

— Jamie Savage, Forbes.com, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of philosophy

Noun

What if even the slightest error in doctrine or practice allowed the devil to mislead and damn well-meaning Christians?

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Sep. 2026
The term appeared within Christian doctrine somewhere around the seventeenth century in reference to the flood that followed the Fall.

— Artforum, Artforum, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of doctrine

Noun

Strong marketing strategies will weave in content from faculty members who teach in the program and testimonials from alumni who have grown their careers along with thoughtful reminders and tips about navigating the institution’s processes.

— Brian Hartnack, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026
That includes employee testimonials, culture videos, team stories, employee quotes on career pages, and behind-the-scenes workplace content.

— Abigail Moncoeur, Hartford Courant, 15 Sep. 2026

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