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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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This independent audit thoroughly verifies the authenticity of each testimony by cross-checking reviews on Trustpilot and other websites.
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Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
Gilmore’s testimony shifted the tone of the court hearing, placing a target on her back.
—Time, 6 Nov. 2025
The attorney reminded the jury of testimony from an expert, who said school safety falls on all school officials, not just one person.
—Cindy Von Quednow, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2025
Judge Sara Ellis has listened to hours of testimony from citizens' accounts of jarring encounters with federal agents.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 6 Nov. 2025
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Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
Gilmore’s testimony shifted the tone of the court hearing, placing a target on her back.
—Time, 6 Nov. 2025
The attorney reminded the jury of testimony from an expert, who said school safety falls on all school officials, not just one person.
—Cindy Von Quednow, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2025
Judge Sara Ellis has listened to hours of testimony from citizens' accounts of jarring encounters with federal agents.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 6 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for testimony
Noun
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Sanders said there has been no evidence of cancer since the surgery.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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No evidence of data misuse was reported.—
Charlotte Reck,
CNN Money,
9 Nov. 2025
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Lively’s disclosure notes that her damages figure is preliminary, and subject to proof via expert testimony at trial.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
7 Nov. 2025
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These figures are preliminary and will be subject to proof via expert testimony, per the filing.—
Becca Longmire,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
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TikTok and Instagram influencers act as both tastemakers and salespeople, offering five-minute testimonials that make luxury feel both attainable and necessary.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
9 Nov. 2025
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Matheson’s testimonial in the faux documentary provides essential context for Salazar’s ultimately fruitless legal defense, explaining how looking through a camera lens can make someone feel invincible even in the face of certain peril.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
7 Nov. 2025
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Homicide detectives reviewed the case in October and corroborated witness accounts to determine that there was probable cause to charge Brown in Hartley’s death, police said.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 Nov. 2025
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First responders, including fire rescue and technical rescue units, were dispatched to the scene after witnesses in the residential area reported a low-flying plane making impact.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Nov. 2025
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“Testimony.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/testimony. Accessed 11 Nov. 2025.
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