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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 Bethea said the fact that Sky Chefs has delayed ratifying their contract at BWI is a testament to its values. Chevall Pryce, Baltimore Sun, 7 Aug. 2025 This dish is a testament to the strength and ingenuity of Palestinian women. Sami Tamimi august 6, Literary Hub, 6 Aug. 2025 This milestone is a testament to our unwavering belief that dogs deserve better—and our commitment to building a dog-first future doesn’t stop here. Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 5 Aug. 2025 Every game was a testament to the deep connection within this team. Sindiswa Mabunda, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for testament
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Noun
  • At the Appian Way Regional Park, an urban park in Rome, excavators recently found an ancient bath-turned-baptistery, with evidence of a Christian church at the site.
    Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 25 Aug. 2025
  • He was arrested and is facing charges of attempting to influence a public servant, tampering with evidence, false reporting to authorities, reckless endangerment, obstructing government operations and official misconduct, officials said.
    Paloma Chavez, Sacbee.com, 25 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • Meanwhile, art galleries brim with intricate batik—a centuries-old art where wax and dye create patterns steeped in Javanese philosophy—and eco-conscious cafés serve turmeric lattes and spicy jackfruit curry.
    Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 24 Aug. 2025
  • The investment bank's quantitative methodology also ignores intangible factors like strong brands, as well as Buffett's philosophy of durable compounding with low risk of ruin.
    Yun Li, CNBC, 24 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • Applicants must prove a monthly income of at least €3,295 and provide various documents like health insurance and proof of employment.
    Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2025
  • Election results over the past seven years in Connecticut offer proof, not rhetoric.
    Martin M. Looney, Hartford Courant, 20 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • The alternative to formal reform through amendments in Congress would be nimble, modern interpretations by the Supreme Court, but that, too, is unlikely given the commitment of many current justices to the doctrine of originalism.
    Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, 19 Aug. 2025
  • The controversial doctrine allows the government to discriminate on the basis of content or viewpoint — two things almost never allowed — based on the idea that the First Amendment does not apply when the government speaks.
    Angele Latham, Nashville Tennessean, 15 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • Through the testimony of a doctor who performed or reviewed an autopsy, the state is not attempting to show the defendant caused a death, but rather that the person whom the defendant is accused of killing is, in fact, dead.
    Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Aug. 2025
  • The two share daughter, Daisy, who will turn 5 on Aug. 26, the day that her mother is set to give testimony.
    Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • As is often the case, there probably is something disingenuous behind Trump’s efforts, but there is nothing wrong with an administration defending the country against anti-American ideology.
    Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 21 Aug. 2025
  • It’s driven by entitlement, ideology, revenge, or the pursuit of power.
    Victor Petreca, Time, 21 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • In addition to people living in the country without legal status, immigrants with valid documentation, including green cards and visas, have also been detained.
    Adeola Adeosun, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Aug. 2025
  • No credible financial documentation has been released to show that demolition unlocks more capital.
    Layla Law-Gisiko, New York Daily News, 16 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • Find that perfect testimonial that mirrors your prospect's situation.
    Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2025
  • Graham’s play, like many shows in this year’s offerings, functions as both testimonial and memento.
    Helen Shaw, New Yorker, 17 Aug. 2025

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“Testament.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/testament. Accessed 30 Aug. 2025.

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