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as in evidences
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
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as in ideologies
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 testaments
Hind’s voice — fragments of which spread online and were later verified and analyzed by outlets including The Washington Post, Sky News and Forensic Architecture — became one of the most haunting and emblematic testaments of the war in Gaza.
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Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 28 Oct. 2025
Her portraits of Michelle Obama and Breonna Taylor are two of the most important artworks created in the 21st century, testaments to Black excellence and the epidemic of police violence.
—Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
These vehicles are physical testaments to design, craftsmanship, and the technological ambitions of their time.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 23 Aug. 2025
Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 28 Oct. 2025
Her portraits of Michelle Obama and Breonna Taylor are two of the most important artworks created in the 21st century, testaments to Black excellence and the epidemic of police violence.
—Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
These vehicles are physical testaments to design, craftsmanship, and the technological ambitions of their time.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 23 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for testaments
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Nevertheless, insurgent ideologies and opposition to demobilization efforts in Colombia remain central to understanding their motivations.—
Rebecca Hanson,
The Conversation,
6 Jan. 2026
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The Kennedy Center was founded to be an apolitical home for free expression for artists of all nationalities and ideologies.—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Jan. 2026
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There are scientific and sound studies to back up OneSkin’s Peptide Age Reversal Moisturizer’s claims, but shopper testimonies, too—between the brand’s website and Amazon, this has 5,000 five-star ratings.—
Tamim Alnuweiri,
InStyle,
7 Jan. 2026
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The complaint, filed with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, includes testimonies from four current federal workers at the State Department, Health and Human Services and the Postal Service who would be directly affected by the elimination of coverage.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Jan. 2026
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The couple immersed themselves in his philosophies, maintaining correspondence with the controversial leader.—
Samantha Stutsman,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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The questions for the Washington Commanders’ next offensive coordinator can be about philosophies and systems and tenets and all the buzzwords associated with getting 11 players to move the ball effectively.—
Barry Svrluga,
Washington Post,
6 Jan. 2026
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Speaking to Venezolana de Televisión (VTV), Saab reiterated demands for proofs of life of Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores.—
Keir Simmons,
NBC news,
3 Jan. 2026
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Such irrationality proofs have been rare — and at times, according to longtime Quanta contributor Erica Klarreich, dramatic.—
Jordana Cepelewicz,
Quanta Magazine,
18 Dec. 2025
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The Fed chair’s grounding in history liberated him from rigid doctrines and encouraged innovative policymaking.—
John T. Shaw,
Twin Cities,
5 Nov. 2025
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Courts, for their part, developed legal doctrines that require them to presume the President’s good faith in deferring to him.—
Jeannie Suk Gersen,
New Yorker,
12 Oct. 2025
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The event included a procession, prayers, libations, community testimonials and site consecration Saturday, April 3, 2021, in Atlanta.—
Alia Pharr,
AJC.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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Archival footage and personal recollections are blended in the movie, alongside testimonials from the closest people to him.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
29 Dec. 2025
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“Testaments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/testaments. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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