1
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of testament
Season 27 is a testament to the show’s enduring relevance and continued willingness to challenge both its audience and itself.
—
Michael Schneider, Variety, 16 Apr. 2026
By preserving and amplifying these voices, the film offers both a testament to what has been built and a blueprint for what must come next.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 16 Apr. 2026
Electric Bleu is a testament to the reality that food can be technically precise and expertly executed, without the pretension and toxicity so often associated with fine dining kitchens.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2026
In a testament to the brand’s indelible power, Terry is leading a $75 million expansion scheduled for completion within the year.
—Brian McCollum, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for testament
Michael Schneider, Variety, 16 Apr. 2026
By preserving and amplifying these voices, the film offers both a testament to what has been built and a blueprint for what must come next.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 16 Apr. 2026
Electric Bleu is a testament to the reality that food can be technically precise and expertly executed, without the pretension and toxicity so often associated with fine dining kitchens.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2026
In a testament to the brand’s indelible power, Terry is leading a $75 million expansion scheduled for completion within the year.
—Brian McCollum, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for testament
Recent Examples of Synonyms for testament
Noun
-
Earlier finds have revealed bones of mammoth, woolly rhinoceros, reindeer and wild horse, alongside stone tools and evidence of human occupation across multiple periods.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
-
Florida prosecutors did not file charges, citing insufficient evidence.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
17 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
Greater Israel is a political and religious ideology that says a majority of the Middle East should be part of the state of Israel.—
Yarden Segev,
NBC news,
13 Apr. 2026
-
While some of the women who came here willingly embraced ISIS ideology and passed it on to their children, many others say they were trafficked or lured to the region through ignorance or under false pretenses.—
Jane Arraf,
NPR,
11 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
Customers agree that the curved brush lengthens and volumizes their lashes, while the formula is smudge-, flake-, clump-, and sweat-proof.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
16 Apr. 2026
-
Two federal lawsuits have been filed in Florida challenging the requirement, arguing that requiring documentary proof of citizenship and marking that status on identification violates constitutional protections under the First and Fourteenth Amendments.—
Ivan Taylor,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
The thinker on whom Lawlor draws most extensively in her discussion of political reasonableness is John Rawls, that giant of postwar American political philosophy.—
Nikhil Krishnan,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
-
His ability to slide inside on pass downs fits the 49ers’ philosophy, perhaps too much so.—
Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
19 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
During the trial, which started Wednesday and wrapped up Monday, the jury heard testimony from the driver, the plaintiff and friends of the plaintiff who corroborated her story, Hurd said.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
21 Apr. 2026
-
That bill, a polarizing measure that drew hours of testimony in the Legislature, made it through the Senate in a 19-14 vote, short of the two-thirds support needed to override a veto.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
21 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
From their perspective, the war validated Iran’s military investments and doctrine.—
Pegah Banihashemi,
Time,
10 Apr. 2026
-
One of the famous cases involving the third-party doctrine involves microfiche in a bank.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
8 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
Officials said applications are still reviewed under Chapter 17 of the city code, require documentation from licensed professionals such as certified arborists, and may include site visits and post-work inspections to ensure compliance.—
Larry Seward,
CBS News,
20 Apr. 2026
-
No surviving documentation fully itemized the materials that Schomburg sold to the New York Public Library.—
Laura E. Helton,
Literary Hub,
20 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
The Time 100 list also features personal testimonials for each of the celebrity honorees, often written by their Hollywood peers.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
-
So, just a testimonial really to his approach, his mindset.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Testament.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/testament. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
