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as in philosophy
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 Delgado’s launch video is a testament to the changing political landscape. Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 2 June 2025 The name of their group is a testament to their success. Viola Kosome, NPR, 1 June 2025 Joining that exclusive club is a testament to the 23-year-old’s endurance, but also to his vital importance. Liam Twomey, New York Times, 31 May 2025 The move is a testament to a strengthening relationship between Tencent and major K-pop companies, Junhyun Kim, a Korea internet gaming and entertainment research analyst at HSBC, said in a recent note. Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 30 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for testament
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Noun
  • The British narrative drama was an expose of the scandal that engulfed the nation’s Post Office system in the early aughts, and law enforcement’s ruthless pursuit of everyday people despite evidence of their innocence.
    Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 2 June 2025
  • Russia’s Baza Telegram channel, which often publishes information from sources in the security services and law enforcement, reported, without providing evidence, that according to preliminary information, the bridge was blown up.
    Lidia Kelly, USA Today, 2 June 2025
Noun
  • What distinguishes this program is not only the efficient process but also the underlying philosophy of cultivating outstanding physicians who are technically and empathetically skilled.
    Kristen Moon, Forbes.com, 1 June 2025
  • The philosophy emphasizes purposeful training, good health and positivity.
    Fluto Shinzawa, New York Times, 31 May 2025
Noun
  • Administration officials have also depicted Abrego Garcia, a sheet metal apprentice, as a violent criminal, accusing him—without proof—of being affiliated with MS-13.
    Chantelle Lee, Time, 7 June 2025
  • Whether facing humidity, rain or dust, the waterproof and fog-proof features ensure reliability and durability.
    Matt Morris, Space.com, 6 June 2025
Noun
  • Because Moore was working for the network, Eady is also suing them by respondeat superior, a legal doctrine that holds employers responsible for the wrongful conduct of their employees.
    Liza Esquibias, People.com, 6 June 2025
  • Wednesday's ruling was unrelated to the Trump administration pending invocation of the state secrets privilege, a legal doctrine often used in military cases.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 5 June 2025
Noun
  • Katie Strang and Dan Robson have the details from Hart’s testimony.
    Sam Settleman, New York Times, 31 May 2025
  • Mia responded -- notably more animated and louder than her testimony on Thursday -- by acknowledging that the words were legitimate but insisting that the sentiment was not.
    Peter Charalambous, ABC News, 30 May 2025
Noun
  • An emotional dependency on the technology that leads to the weakening or suppression of critical thinking, and fosters the mental construction of an ideology that fuels narratives of relativization, rationalization, or collective denial regarding their proper functioning, or lack thereof.
    Hamilton Mann, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025
  • Some of these harmful ideologies might be downstream of these larger root causes.
    ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 30 May 2025
Noun
  • By enhancing the precision and completeness of documentation, AI can streamline processes and bolster financial stability.
    London Business School, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025
  • This lack of documentation exposes these communities to disaster capitalism.
    Charlie Campbell, Time, 5 June 2025
Noun
  • Then, showcase trust-building elements such as client logos, client testimonials, awards and so on.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
  • On the evening of June 4, a crowd filled the Boulder Jewish Community Center for a community gathering that included testimonials from people who participated in the June 1 march and witnessed or were injured in the attack, songs and poems, and a prayer for the healing of those injured.
    Grace Gilson, Sun Sentinel, 5 June 2025

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“Testament.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/testament. Accessed 13 Jun. 2025.

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