as in testimonials
something presented in support of the truth or accuracy of a claim
the plaintiff's case rests largely on the testimony of several scientists with no known expertise in that field
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Recent Examples of testimonies
Often, the most heartbreaking testimonies come from the models themselves, who share accounts of humiliation and trauma that took place in front of millions watching and left them unable to work in the industry after due to the show’s stigma.
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Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 8 Mar. 2026
The Cluntons sat for hours last week for separate closed-door testimonies after the committee threatened them with contempt charges.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 3 Mar. 2026
There are also positive testimonies from clergy and committed lay faithful who serve the diocese.
—Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026
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, 27 Feb. 2026
Los Angeles Fire Department Chief Jaime Moore, who was appointed in October, is concerned about the differences in the firefighters' testimonies, the department said in an email.
—ABC News, 27 Feb. 2026
Moore did not attempt to dispute those testimonies when questioning each person.
—David Clarey, jsonline.com, 25 Feb. 2026
Hear testimonies, look at evidence and vote in real-time.
—Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 25 Feb. 2026
More than 60 people shared testimonies of Black local history and memories of Haymore to mark the village’s first dedicated Haymore Day.
—Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 24 Feb. 2026
Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 8 Mar. 2026
The Cluntons sat for hours last week for separate closed-door testimonies after the committee threatened them with contempt charges.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 3 Mar. 2026
There are also positive testimonies from clergy and committed lay faithful who serve the diocese.
—Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026
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, 27 Feb. 2026
Los Angeles Fire Department Chief Jaime Moore, who was appointed in October, is concerned about the differences in the firefighters' testimonies, the department said in an email.
—ABC News, 27 Feb. 2026
Moore did not attempt to dispute those testimonies when questioning each person.
—David Clarey, jsonline.com, 25 Feb. 2026
Hear testimonies, look at evidence and vote in real-time.
—Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 25 Feb. 2026
More than 60 people shared testimonies of Black local history and memories of Haymore to mark the village’s first dedicated Haymore Day.
—Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 24 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for testimonies
Noun
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Jeffrey comes before the crowd toward the end of the show — wearing a white mask and a red hoodie — and asks audience members to give testimonials.—
Jessica Gelt,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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Glowing testimonials about home deliveries have also proliferated on social media.—
Aria Bendix,
NBC news,
26 Feb. 2026
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Tao’s advance would eventually catch the eye of Rosenfeld, who was interested in proofs that use a computer to check many examples.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
6 Mar. 2026
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Once more to the study, where my eye is caught by a pile of unfinished business; letters, proofs, notes, etc.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Mar. 2026
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About 2 miles north on Central, though, stand more quiet monuments, testaments to Native American resistance and resilience.—
Rebecca 'Becca' Dyer,
AZCentral.com,
5 Mar. 2026
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One of the greatest testaments to the French Laundry’s influence has been the sheer number of alumni who have opened acclaimed restaurants of their own, from Grant Achatz’s Alinea to Corey Lee’s Benu to René Redzepi’s Noma.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
19 Nov. 2025
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Police are seeking to talk to witnesses.—
Stefanie Dazio,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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The American-Statesman interviewed witnesses from that night.—
Emiliano Tahui Gómez,
Austin American Statesman,
8 Mar. 2026
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“Testimonies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/testimonies. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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