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
Some have read the studies themselves and don’t want to wait for permission from the FDA; some have heard glowing testimonies about BPC-157 from athletes and popular podcasters.
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Sara Talpos — Undark, STAT, 1 June 2026
Their rare testimonies, backed by aid and conflict data, depict permissive rules of engagement, rising Palestinian deaths — including children — and commanders signaling Israel is entrenching, not winding down, its Gaza campaign.
—Sam Mednick, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2026
This highlighted the contrast between the peaceful New York skyline outside and the testimonies inside the room.
—Katya Soldak, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
Previously, other human rights organizations have collected similar testimonies.
—Mauricio Torres, CNN Money, 27 May 2026
Documents and testimonies dealing with the Assad regime’s prisons indicate that many of the deaths that took place there — aside from those that were a direct result of torture — were due to inhumane conditions within the holding cells themselves.
—Amer Matar, The Dial, 26 May 2026
The event also featured testimonies and performances from young people who have transitioned from homelessness to independence through the nonprofit’s programs.
—Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 26 May 2026
Federal prosecutors tried to include the testimonies of two women assaulted in high school – identified in court records as Victim 27 and Victim 28 – but ultimately neither were allowed to testify as the trial was restricted to the years after 2008.
—Miami Herald, 19 May 2026
These are stories that people told me – their testimonies.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 16 May 2026
Sara Talpos — Undark, STAT, 1 June 2026
Their rare testimonies, backed by aid and conflict data, depict permissive rules of engagement, rising Palestinian deaths — including children — and commanders signaling Israel is entrenching, not winding down, its Gaza campaign.
—Sam Mednick, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2026
This highlighted the contrast between the peaceful New York skyline outside and the testimonies inside the room.
—Katya Soldak, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
Previously, other human rights organizations have collected similar testimonies.
—Mauricio Torres, CNN Money, 27 May 2026
Documents and testimonies dealing with the Assad regime’s prisons indicate that many of the deaths that took place there — aside from those that were a direct result of torture — were due to inhumane conditions within the holding cells themselves.
—Amer Matar, The Dial, 26 May 2026
The event also featured testimonies and performances from young people who have transitioned from homelessness to independence through the nonprofit’s programs.
—Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 26 May 2026
Federal prosecutors tried to include the testimonies of two women assaulted in high school – identified in court records as Victim 27 and Victim 28 – but ultimately neither were allowed to testify as the trial was restricted to the years after 2008.
—Miami Herald, 19 May 2026
These are stories that people told me – their testimonies.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 16 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for testimonies
Noun
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By April, these videos had taken over social media feeds, along with testimonials from some decidedly non-MAGA figures who made the case Pratt might be worth the risk.—
Deputy Managing Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2026
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Most wellness trends produce testimonials.—
Allison Palmer,
Kansas City Star,
28 May 2026
Noun
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This evidences deliberate indifference to foreseeable violence.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
20 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Math is a good test case because new ideas and proofs can be checked.—
Ron Schmelzer,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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Oritain’s survey saw scientific traceability among the most trusted proofs—second only to government regulation.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Footwear News,
14 May 2026
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Today, there are few living testaments to that headcount.—
Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 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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Those developments could have created the impression among witnesses or subpoena targets that Carroll herself was the target of the investigation, even though the Chicago division is actually focused on the entity connected to the funding of the litigation.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
31 May 2026
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Prior to the confirmation, Bear told followers that witnesses had reportedly seen Matt near a river in Washington before authorities were alerted.—
Deirdre Durkan,
PEOPLE,
31 May 2026
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“Testimonies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/testimonies. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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