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noun

ˌte-stə-ˈmō-nē-əl How to pronounce testimonial (audio)
Definition of testimonialnext
as in testimony
something presented in support of the truth or accuracy of a claim her performance in this tournament has been a testimonial to the dedication and talent she brings to the tennis court

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testimonial

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adjective

as in dedicatory

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Recent Examples of testimonial
Noun
Rubinger filled her website and social media accounts with testimonials from athletes praising her sports medicine practice. — Joshua Goodman, Fortune, 28 Aug. 2026 Encourage satisfied clients to share reviews, testimonials or case studies, then consistently feature those stories across your website, social media and sales conversations to build lasting credibility. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Adjective
Offer to do a free project in exchange for a testimonial and permission to share the work in your portfolio. — Chelsea Tobin, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026 The first half had the feel of watching Jesus’ testimonial, as generous team-mates and sloppy Palace defenders conspired to grant him a series of goalscoring opportunities. — James McNicholas, New York Times, 25 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for testimonial
Recent Examples of Synonyms for testimonial
  1. testimony
  2. evidence
  3. proof
  4. documentation
  5. testament
Noun
  • Sandusky’s trial produced shocking testimony from other victims The shadow of Penn State’s influence in this borough in the center of the commonwealth continues to hang over the case.
    — Andy Rose, CNN Money, 7 Sep. 2026
  • About two months after his testimony, Pujo’s report mapped out in pitiless detail all the interrelationships between Morgan and his small network of industrialists.
    — Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of testimony
Noun
  • And there’s not much evidence, either, that dazzling rotations win it all.
    — Tyler Kepner, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026
  • There's either no evidence or evidence that isn't sufficient, like a blurry picture or a print in mud that sort of looks like an oversized foot.
    — Sean Joseph OutKick, FOXNews.com, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of evidence
Noun
  • Clancy was tried in a Massachusetts court of law, one of the few venues where defendants such as Clancy enjoy the presumption of proof for pleas of insanity, once they are allowed to make such a plea.
    — Richard E. Vatz, Baltimore Sun, 6 Sep. 2026
  • These recipes for muffins, snack mix, energy balls and more are proof that eating better doesn’t have to be boring, regardless of age.
    — Anna Luisa Rodriguez, Washington Post, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of proof
Noun
  • The documentation looked secure, but the environment told a different story.
    — Scott Alldridge, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2026
  • Michael Khalili was eager to join the Common Cause lawsuit to help fellow observers, since in his case there is documentation of some of his encounters.
    — Jude Joffe-Block, NPR, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of documentation
Noun
  • Even then, the kindergartner recognized the significance of this last testament.
    — Jeff Weiss, Los Angeles Times, 7 Sep. 2026
  • That’s a compliment, a testament to his greatness, not an attack on his character (because this is perfectly legal).
    — Jacob Robinson, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
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“Testimonial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/testimonial. Accessed 12 Sep. 2026.

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