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 The entire Squeeze performance was thoroughly entertaining from start to finish and, with the inclusion of the music of Trixies, a further testament to the great songwriting of Difford and Tillbrook. — David Chiu, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026 His tying 2-point was a testament to his will, taking on multiple tacklers at the goal line. — ABC News, 28 Aug. 2026 The fact that even this interim step is so contentious is a testament to how jealously Icelanders guard their independence. — Mark Sappenfield, Christian Science Monitor, 28 Aug. 2026 Through unimaginable hardship, Dave’s determination to survive and his hope for a better life become a testament to resilience and the human spirit. — Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 28 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for testament

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Noun

Some must also be housed and cared for as evidence, either until charges against a defendant are dismissed or the animals are permanently seized by the government.

— John Donegan LONG BEACH POST, Arkansas Online, 15 Sep. 2026
Despite this modest tourism boom, the town retains plentiful architectural evidence of its history as a turn-of-the-century manufacturing hub, with an abundance of red-brick and steel edifices lining its streets.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of evidence

Noun

Yet, today, the State Department lists five times as many groups with extremist ideologies, as were designated in 2001, Hoffman noted.

— Robin Wright, New Yorker, 11 Sep. 2026
Democrats hope that Talarico will benefit from Paxton's candidacy, given his history of personal controversies and more conservative ideology than Cornyn.

— Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of ideology

Noun

Clancy was tried in a Massachusetts court of law, one of the few venues where defendants such as Clancy enjoy the presumption of proof for pleas of insanity, once they are allowed to make such a plea.

— Richard E. Vatz, Baltimore Sun, 6 Sep. 2026
These recipes for muffins, snack mix, energy balls and more are proof that eating better doesn’t have to be boring, regardless of age.

— Anna Luisa Rodriguez, Washington Post, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of proof

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Sandusky’s trial produced shocking testimony from other victims The shadow of Penn State’s influence in this borough in the center of the commonwealth continues to hang over the case.

— Andy Rose, CNN Money, 7 Sep. 2026
About two months after his testimony, Pujo’s report mapped out in pitiless detail all the interrelationships between Morgan and his small network of industrialists.

— Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 7 Sep. 2026

Definition of testimony

Noun

Among them was the revival of medieval doctrines of just war, which subordinated contractual obligations to unilateral claims of moral authority—doctrines that resurfaced during the war on terror to justify pre-emptive attacks and torture.

— Faisal Devji, Time, 11 Sep. 2026
Talarico, a former school teacher and Presbyterian seminarian serving his fourth term in the Texas House of Representatives, made waves in national politics through a combination of progressive values grounded in religious doctrine.

— Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of doctrine

Noun

To maintain eligibility, households consisting entirely of full-time students may be required to provide documentation to their property manager demonstrating that at least one of the above exceptions is met.

— Olivia Young, CBS News, 17 Sep. 2026
Officials frequently approved reimbursement after travel had already happened, and failed to require consultants to provide documentation like receipts, violating contract rules around wasteful spending.

— Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of documentation

Noun

You might be tempted to label it pull-quote hyperbole had the Oscar-winning documentarian put this particular testimonial near the beginning of his two-part, four-hour movie.

— David Fear, Rolling Stone, 10 Sep. 2026
Clinics have attracted dozens to over 100 prospects, according to the academy, which has posted parent testimonials on Instagram.

— Cam Inman, Mercury News, 6 Sep. 2026

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