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
According to the testimonies of several witnesses, Dousten allegedly fired his handgun out of the driver's side of his truck during a verbal argument with another driver on the passenger side of his vehicle while they were stopped at an intersection, police documents say.
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Luke Chinman, PEOPLE, 17 Apr. 2026
As of late 2023, the Israeli police had collected over 1,500 testimonies and 60,000 video clips, including accounts from witnesses who reported seeing women raped.
—Chris Roemer, Baltimore Sun, 16 Apr. 2026
The pope heard a series of testimonies from those caught up in the crisis include some nuns who had been kidnapped.
—Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 16 Apr. 2026
Their testimonies changed the courtroom completely.
—Lauren Crawford, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026
Scholars didn’t confirm Bambaataa’s actual birth name until 2016, when oral testimonies circulated about his abuse allegations.
—Mosi Reeves, Rolling Stone, 9 Apr. 2026
By compiling a vast database of this material and sharing it through impactful social videos, the project has reached millions, providing vital eyewitness testimonies and interactive resources to document the atrocities faced by the people of Gaza.
—Hilary Lewis, HollywoodReporter, 9 Apr. 2026
Through archival footage, testimonies, and an intimate look at his trajectory, director David Alvarado explores key moments in his career and the lasting cultural influence of his work.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 9 Apr. 2026
During this special gathering, students had the opportunity to listen to personal testimonies, ask thoughtful questions, and engage in authentic dialogue that brought history to life in profound ways, a news release stated.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Apr. 2026
Luke Chinman, PEOPLE, 17 Apr. 2026
As of late 2023, the Israeli police had collected over 1,500 testimonies and 60,000 video clips, including accounts from witnesses who reported seeing women raped.
—Chris Roemer, Baltimore Sun, 16 Apr. 2026
The pope heard a series of testimonies from those caught up in the crisis include some nuns who had been kidnapped.
—Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 16 Apr. 2026
Their testimonies changed the courtroom completely.
—Lauren Crawford, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026
Scholars didn’t confirm Bambaataa’s actual birth name until 2016, when oral testimonies circulated about his abuse allegations.
—Mosi Reeves, Rolling Stone, 9 Apr. 2026
By compiling a vast database of this material and sharing it through impactful social videos, the project has reached millions, providing vital eyewitness testimonies and interactive resources to document the atrocities faced by the people of Gaza.
—Hilary Lewis, HollywoodReporter, 9 Apr. 2026
Through archival footage, testimonies, and an intimate look at his trajectory, director David Alvarado explores key moments in his career and the lasting cultural influence of his work.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 9 Apr. 2026
During this special gathering, students had the opportunity to listen to personal testimonies, ask thoughtful questions, and engage in authentic dialogue that brought history to life in profound ways, a news release stated.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for testimonies
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That, among countless other stats, clips and testimonials, is how good Pavia was leading Clark Lea’s team and running Tim Beck’s offense.—
Joe Rexrode,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Through poignant testimonials from schoolchildren and sharp social commentary, the film critiques the capitalist exploitation of this crisis and the failure of political responses.—
Patrick Hipes,
Deadline,
23 Apr. 2026
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This evidences deliberate indifference to foreseeable violence.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
20 Apr. 2026
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Then there was the day in 1990 one of our researchers discovered at Yale’s Beinecke Library a set of page proofs of Richard Wright’s novel Native Son.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
24 Apr. 2026
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But a number of brands have been releasing stronger tequilas that are bottled at much higher proofs, and the latest to join this growing category is Patrón.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
15 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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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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In a new book, Geoff Kelly traces how the artworks moved through criminal networks, where violence took the lives of key suspects and witnesses, and challenges long-circulating theories by revisiting key details.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
26 Apr. 2026
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The outlets reported that detectives cited witnesses who said that that Cherry was aware of her mother's daily drug use — specifically of heroin laced with fentanyl.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
26 Apr. 2026
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“Testimonies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/testimonies. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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