Definition of testamentnext
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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 This title is a testament to Carolina's resilience as a franchise that kept coming close to winning the Eastern Conference, but couldn't quite get through until now. CBS News, 15 June 2026 Being able to work with two female collaborators is equally a testament to Washington’s ability to create the working environment of her choosing. Carita Rizzo, Deadline, 15 June 2026 Smith’s own career is a testament to the wisdom of his advice. Jeff John Roberts, Fortune, 15 June 2026 Perhaps they will be remembered as an ideal representation of his id, or as a testament to excess at a time of war and economic worry. Jonathan Lemire, The Atlantic, 12 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for testament
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Noun
  • Humpback whale song has previously been connected between whales between Omani and Indian coasts, Luban’s long journey is first direct evidence of an ASHW crossing the Arabian Sea.
    Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 19 June 2026
  • At a hearing last month, Carro ruled that a gun and notebook that prosecutors said linked Mangione to the killing could be used as evidence against him.
    Michael R. Sisak, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2026
Noun
  • The five co-conspirators appeared to have been motivated by antigovernment ideology, authorities said.
    Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 18 June 2026
  • That said, identity can also become intertwined with politics, culture, religion, race, geography, and ideology.
    Maia Niguel Hoskin, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
Noun
  • One major concern is that people may mistake temporary symptom relief for proof that an ineffective treatment truly works.
    Daryl Austin, USA Today, 18 June 2026
  • Last week, attorneys and advocates sent a demand letter to Chief Judge William McConico arguing the court should require landlords to show proof of a valid certificate of compliance in eviction cases.
    Elaine Rojas-Castillo, CBS News, 17 June 2026
Noun
  • In recent months, Google DeepMind, Meta and Anthropic have begun to hire experts in psychology, philosophy and ethics in order to research the topics of machine consciousness and AI welfare.
    Rob Toews, Forbes.com, 22 June 2026
  • Today's college students have mixed feelings about AI, Fabrizio Cariani, a professor and chair of the philosophy department at the University of Maryland who teaches a class called AI and the Human Experience, told USA TODAY in May.
    Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 21 June 2026
Noun
  • Allman’s testimony caused a rupture in the band and resulted in the first of several band breakups.
    Steve Bloom, Rolling Stone, 16 June 2026
  • In April the hearing resumed with three searing days of testimony.
    Karen Valby, Vanity Fair, 16 June 2026
Noun
  • The alleged interference by Judge Curry is described as undermining Texas precedent, which recognizes a non-intervention doctrine for claims regarding voluntary associations.
    Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 15 June 2026
  • Now, that doctrine is up to investors to decide.
    Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 15 June 2026
Noun
  • The team’s charter flight from Mexico to Miami Sunday night was delayed a few hours due to missing documentation.
    Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 16 June 2026
  • Investigators are expected to move the wreckage to a secure location for further examination after initial on-site documentation is complete.
    Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 16 June 2026
Noun
  • Firms that can point to concrete, before-and-after results across executive, celebrity, and corporate engagements tend to stand out over those relying on generic testimonials.
    Jason Phillips, USA Today, 17 June 2026
  • Wearable wellness gadgets are everywhere, but few have generated the kind of long-haul user testimonials as the Apollo Neuro.
    Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 8 June 2026

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“Testament.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/testament. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.

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