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 That, along with her incredible skin, is truly a testament to their efficacy. Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 29 Jan. 2026 The documentary was a testament to how love, community support, and advocacy can change your life. Dominique Fluker, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026 Each one is a loving take on a classic treat and a delicious testament to maximalist sensorial delight. Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 28 Jan. 2026 This is a testament to the team’s constant updates to its solutions, using the latest technologies that meet the expectations and requests of its guests. Lyssanoel Frater, Ascend Agency, 28 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for testament
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  • Excavators working at a rugged eastern Oregon ranch recently uncovered evidence of Chinese immigrants working as cowboys — a role rarely associated with the American West.
    Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 30 Jan. 2026
  • Banfield's at-times tense testimony comes after his attorney scrutinized the county's investigation into the defendant, arguing that officials, almost since the beginning, forced a theory that the husband had catfished and killed his wife, and ignored evidence that undermined that conclusion.
    OLIVIA DIAZ THE ASSOCIATED PRESS, Arkansas Online, 30 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • The forthcoming podcast will explore the moral, social, and philosophical underpinnings of human decency—with a particular focus on the role that institutions play in shaping communities and ideologies.
    The Atlantic, The Atlantic, 29 Jan. 2026
  • Maybe Minnesota will prove to be the state where our politicians worked the hardest, lost the most face, while trying to hold the now ubiquitous ideology of violent American capitalism at bay.
    Ed Bok Lee, Literary Hub, 29 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • This constitutes the first clear proof-of-concept of organoids acting as adaptive computing elements.
    Matthew S Williams, Interesting Engineering, 5 Feb. 2026
  • Alphabet reported fantastic fourth-quarter results on Wednesday, proof that its eye-popping spending on artificial intelligence is accelerating growth across all its businesses.
    , CNBC, 5 Feb. 2026
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  • Payton operates with a similar philosophy, having shown elasticity in embracing analytics, rest and recovery methods and modern technology.
    Troy Renck, Denver Post, 1 Feb. 2026
  • Ryan Serhant operates from that same all-in philosophy.
    Preston Fore, Fortune, 31 Jan. 2026
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  • Brett Igo, Coast Guard Northeast District investigation oversight coordinator, will serve as the lead investigating officer, receiving evidence and testimony using formal rules and procedures.
    Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 4 Feb. 2026
  • The compromise over Clinton testimony came after the threat of a criminal prosecution for contempt.
    Bart Jansen, USA Today, 3 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Here was a Hollywood legend who carved out a rocky, high-altitude perch from which a different kind of film artist—one less beholden to the Hollywood doctrine of the bottom line—might emerge.
    Justin Chang, New Yorker, 31 Jan. 2026
  • The public trust doctrine dictates the state holds navigable waters in trust for the public up to the ordinary high water mark − a visual mark left by water.
    Caitlin Looby, jsonline.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • If the bill passes and the FAA approves the name change, hundreds of aviation navigational charts, air traffic control documentation and airline avionics computer codes that allow pilots to safely operate aircraft might have to be changed to reflect the new airport name.
    Letters to the Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Feb. 2026
  • The students are taught to understand medical systems before entering clinical roles by practicing documentation in simulated environments.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 3 Feb. 2026
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  • The defendants are also prohibited from making misleading representations related to earnings claims, testimonials, and the use of artificial intelligence.
    City News Service, Daily News, 28 Jan. 2026
  • Hitting career highlight after career highlight with limited introspection in between, co-directors Apatow and Bonfiglio craft a fine testimonial to a titan of comedy, albeit one without many surprises.
    Ben Travers, IndieWire, 22 Jan. 2026

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“Testament.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/testament. Accessed 5 Feb. 2026.

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