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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 philosophies
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
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.
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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
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
Noun
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Modern gurus brought these philosophies back into the fold.—
Sean Williams,
Outside,
27 Oct. 2025
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What ideas or philosophies have truly sustained you?—
Dossé-Via Trenou,
Refinery29,
26 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Those accounts have been corroborated by mounting evidence that includes videos and photos from the ground, survivor testimonies and satellite images.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
30 Oct. 2025
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Their testimonies paint a picture of the dire circumstances that struggling residents face as inflation and federal cuts erode access to supportive programs.—
Claudia Levens,
jsonline.com,
29 Oct. 2025
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The picture that emerges over five episodes is of a director driven by unusual ideologies and desires.—
Graham Hillard,
The Washington Examiner,
31 Oct. 2025
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Cinema can promote dialogue among people from different backgrounds, ideologies, or cultures.—
Gavin J Blair,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Oct. 2025
Noun
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For the most part, proofs seemed like a fantasy.—
Joseph Howlett,
Quanta Magazine,
15 Oct. 2025
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The team validated their approach by combining computer simulations, mathematical proofs, and physical experiments.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Oct. 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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To operate effectively, coalition forces need joint doctrines, training cycles, and logistics systems.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Sep. 2025
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Their testimonials on his website were not visible Friday.—
Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
24 Oct. 2025
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The candlelight community prayer service was marked by personal testimonials about Andrew, interwoven with messages of faith and on dealing with grief.—
Caleb Lunetta,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Oct. 2025
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“Testaments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/testaments. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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