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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 This is a testament to the passion and seriousness with which so many professors approach their work as teachers (and, also, to the genuine curiosity and ambition of their students). Joshua Rothman, New Yorker, 30 Sep. 2025 This scene played out repeatedly during the couple’s travels across Europe, Alaska and beyond – a testament not only to human kindness but to their spirit and refusal to let Trish’s multiple sclerosis stop them from traveling. Barbara Bry, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Sep. 2025 The club is now relying on recent call-ups Payton Tolle, Connelly Early and Kyle Harrison, and the group’s collective performance is a testament to the strides the Red Sox have already made in improving its pitching development program. Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 26 Sep. 2025 That's the testament of partnership and the pride of Springdale, Arkansas. Arkansas Online, 25 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for testament
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Noun
  • There is no evidence that hemorrhagic disease can spread to humans, through contact or consumption.
    Kirsten Fiscus, Nashville Tennessean, 5 Oct. 2025
  • The film, which was found under a carpet and in a duct along with jewelry worn by Schaefer, served as evidence when Ignatow was convicted of perjury for lying to a federal grand jury about his involvement in Schaefer's death.
    Leo Bertucci, Louisville Courier Journal, 4 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Over the years, Edition has extended this philosophy beyond its collections by introducing podcasts, short films, print essays and live talks, creating space for dialogue rather than leaning on traditional marketing.
    Footwear News, Footwear News, 7 Oct. 2025
  • This essay is an installment of The Long Game, a Big Think Business column focused on the philosophy and practice of long-term thinking by Eric Markowitz, a partner at Nightview Capital.
    Big Think, Big Think, 7 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Beyond the massive servers, researchers estimate that tens of millions of active servers span topics such as sports and study groups—proof that the app’s chat, voice and livestream tools have outgrown their gaming roots.
    Mandy Taheri, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
  • The shatter-proof cover above the warewashing area was loose.
    Sarah Linn, Sacbee.com, 3 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • For now, Venegas’s lawsuit spotlights a growing clash between Supreme Court doctrine and on-the-ground enforcement.
    Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
  • There was never a Blair doctrine or philosophy of government, unlike his predecessor, Margaret Thatcher.
    Tim Lister, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Both women testified against Combs during his trial, offering harrowing testimony on their reportedly volatile relationship with the Bad Boy Records founder.
    Edward Segarra, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
  • During the trial, prosecutors put 34 witnesses on the stand over 28 days of grueling and emotional testimony.
    Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 3 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Even during the most secluded communist era, Soviet ideology was a Russian iteration of Karl Marx’s philosophy.
    Nina Khrushcheva, Time, 3 Oct. 2025
  • Divided by borders, and further fragmented by custom and belief into tribelets of ideology, each suspicious and distrustful of the other.
    Katie Bain, Billboard, 3 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Its motion libraries receive over-the-air updates, and comprehensive documentation and case studies back the platform to assist developers.
    Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 7 Oct. 2025
  • Whether this means carrying documentation around, taking additional time to meet with authorities to get their approval for research, or being able to provide forms of compensation to officials, researchers need to be prepared.
    Christopher P. Davey, The Conversation, 6 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Combs’s attorneys highlighted his business achievements and submitted testimonials from family and fellow detainees in support of a lighter sentence.
    Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
  • The most powerful testimonials, however, often come from everyday patients.
    Nia Bowers, USA Today, 2 Oct. 2025

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“Testament.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/testament. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.

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