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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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Moon’s poems suggest Buddhist ideologies and Korean temples, yet the works remain largely free of cultural-specific imagery and are, instead, naturalistic or universal.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Nov. 2025
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Frey, a progressive Democrat, and Fateh, a socialist who has been compared to New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani, not only differ in their political ideologies but also in their approaches to housing and other issues.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Nov. 2025
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His eight-week trial — where jurors heard dozens of witness testimonies — concluded on July 2.—
Lauryn Overhultz,
FOXNews.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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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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The two companies, which share similar brand- and consumer-focused philosophies, are increasingly coming into direct competition as Ralph Lauren builds in handbags, Coach’s bread-and-butter business.—
Evan Clark,
Footwear News,
6 Nov. 2025
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Durant’s difference in opinion wasn’t surprising to Green, knowing that their basketball philosophies aren’t always aligned.—
Jordy Fee-Platt,
New York Times,
5 Nov. 2025
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Those proofs might be long, sometimes too long for humans to ever parse ourselves.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
10 Nov. 2025
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Within 30 days, registrations would be required, proofs of freedom demanded, and Black residents lacking two white sponsors willing to post the $500 bond would be banished.—
Equal Justice Initiative,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 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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After a while, the film starts hitting the same note, the testimonials growing increasing repetitive.—
David Browne,
Rolling Stone,
5 Nov. 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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“Testaments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/testaments. Accessed 19 Nov. 2025.
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