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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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Recent Examples of testament
That these publications even exist today is a testament to the strong human impulse to document one’s experiences for history.
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April White, JSTOR Daily, 20 May 2026
That’s a testament to how iconic and crucial those solos are.
—St. Vincent, Rolling Stone, 19 May 2026
Harry Styles' stage is a pop playground Styles’ laudable core band – anchored by his longtime drummer, the indefatigable Sarah Jones, who makes tricky beats look simple – was augmented by strings and horns on several tracks, a testament to his ambitious musical aspirations.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 17 May 2026
Together, these books are a testament that even in the darkest places, something endures.
—Rocky Callen, PEOPLE, 16 May 2026
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April White, JSTOR Daily, 20 May 2026
That’s a testament to how iconic and crucial those solos are.
—St. Vincent, Rolling Stone, 19 May 2026
Harry Styles' stage is a pop playground Styles’ laudable core band – anchored by his longtime drummer, the indefatigable Sarah Jones, who makes tricky beats look simple – was augmented by strings and horns on several tracks, a testament to his ambitious musical aspirations.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 17 May 2026
Together, these books are a testament that even in the darkest places, something endures.
—Rocky Callen, PEOPLE, 16 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for testament
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The pickup truck was towed as evidence.—
Jason Green,
Mercury News,
29 May 2026
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Mahuna declined to say what evidence led investigators to identify Baker as a suspect.—
Tim Stelloh,
NBC news,
29 May 2026
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The idea is to enhance security at nonprofits that could be targeted for their ideology or mission.—
Teri Figueroa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2026
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But purposefully or not, CBS News’ changes in broadcast and political ideology have both cost them their remaining audience and alienated some remaining staff.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
28 May 2026
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When the itinerant Athletics chose the Sacramento area as their temporary home, local officials hoped the team’s stay would serve as a showcase for Major League Baseball — as proof that California’s capital region should someday host a team full-time.—
Evan Drellich,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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Both in Beijing and Washington, everything that one of the countries does is treated as proof of its aggressive intentions against the other, from strategic posture, to naval policies, to alliances and friendships, to trade policy and technology.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 May 2026
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By 2017, Stoic philosophy reads as genuinely internalized.—
Paul Baier,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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Omoro described the atmosphere as welcoming, with the hospitality matching the philosophy Hubbard has built the business around.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
31 May 2026
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If my testimony doesn’t convince you, the dozens of high reviews should.—
Kaitlin Clapinski,
InStyle,
26 May 2026
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During the re-examination of the case, a forensic pathology expert found issues with the assistant medical examiner's testimony about Thomas' time of death, which also undermined the convictions, the DA's office said.—
Laura Fay,
CBS News,
26 May 2026
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His new doctrine fueled a decades-long war – one that ultimately carried the communist movement to victory and state power in Beijing in 1949.—
Dhruv Tikekar,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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Overturning the doctrine aligns with conservative legal values, such as the traditional view that Congress writes laws and the courts interpret them.—
Britta Miller,
The Washington Examiner,
28 May 2026
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Survivors often face multiple categories of aid, eligibility rules, documentation requirements, and appeal processes.—
Monica Sanders,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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Holt also received $19,880 in COVID Emergency Rental Assistance funds after submitting falsified and altered documentation to the Michigan State Housing Development Authority.—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
26 May 2026
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Refusing the unisonic testimonial altogether and relying more on cacophonic simultaneity, Harryman explores with a polyphonic troupe how outside social forces inform the inner psyche.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 May 2026
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Most wellness trends produce testimonials.—
Allison Palmer,
Kansas City Star,
28 May 2026
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“Testament.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/testament. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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