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as in philosophy
the basic beliefs or guiding principles of a person or group Jefferson's collected writings constitute his political testament

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Recent Examples of testament Carpenter’s success with Short n’ Sweet is a testament to her growing dominance in the global pop scene. Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 10 Jan. 2025 So much of it is a testament, obviously, to what's written, but really to your performances. Ew Staff, EW.com, 9 Jan. 2025 This is a testament to the inclusivity that is at the core of Savage X Fenty. Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 7 Jan. 2025 Their 5-3 record in ACC play is a testament to their consistency and ability to step up in big moments. Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for testament 
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Noun
  • There is even evidence for this from the government itself.
    Caroline Reid, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
  • Patrick Toomey, the deputy director of ACLU's National Security Project, said the government has not supported its claims against TikTok with concrete public evidence.
    Caitlin Yilek, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • Using a top-10 pick on Wright reflects the philosophy of building a team inside-out, but Poles defended some of the personnel moves that don’t, noting that what’s available to a team isn’t always in line with the ideal way to construct a roster.
    Kevin Fishbain, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
  • Charlie Peters, a student about to embark on a philosophy masters at The University of Edinburgh, took the time to leaf through a 159-page report on child exploitation in Rotherham, a town in the north of England.
    Jake Kanter, Deadline, 8 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • Prosecutors had presented it as proof of Mr. Adedeji’s gang affiliation.
    Selam Gebrekidan, New York Times, 16 Jan. 2025
  • That’s higher proof than traditional bourbon or rye whiskey, resulting in a lighter flavor profile.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • Courts in at least five states – Montana, New York, Washington, Vermont and Oregon – have rejected the open fields doctrine, finding it’s not supported by their state constitutions.
    Jonathan Shorman, Kansas City Star, 16 Jan. 2025
  • OpenAI argued that the fair use doctrine protects them.
    Brittney Melton, NPR, 15 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • Police found the fingerprints of three men on the jack, according to testimony: Barceleau, Estrada and Leonel Gutierrez.
    Matthew Ormseth, Los Angeles Times, 7 Jan. 2025
  • Faraji also references filing complaints to Fox human resources; should the case advance to pretrial discovery, those HR files could be turned over and HR staff could be ordered to give sworn testimony.
    Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 6 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • In other cases, the ideology is less central than the tactic of violence itself.
    Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025
  • Truth must always be excavated from beneath theories and ideologies that close the mind to consideration of an alternative.
    Letters to the Editor, Orlando Sentinel, 4 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • Companies in the business of making drugs or medical devices must produce reams of documentation for everything from research and clinical trials to product development to manufacturing and labels, Sarna said.
    Alex Konrad, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
  • Somewhat ironically, his documentation of Korea’s evolving leisure culture contains a strong work ethic.
    Hanna Park, CNN, 13 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • Mark Twain recipients are honored with a night of testimonials and video tributes, often featuring previous award winners.
    Ashraf Khalil, Los Angeles Times, 16 Jan. 2025
  • People often see testimonials or celebrity endorsements for holistic treatments, which Dr. O'Riordan has debunked before.
    Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 11 Jan. 2025

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“Testament.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/testament. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.

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