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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 But Black — whatever his charms, and regardless of how well they’re deployed here — is a living testament to the idea that people can still thrive by staying true to their own expression. David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 2 Apr. 2025 Hart's career is a testament to his unparalleled skill and dedication. Jason D. Greenblatt, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Apr. 2025 This is a testament to the preservative power of his fitness regimen, strict sobriety, a vegetarian diet, and lots of hair dye. Mark Leibovich, The Atlantic, 31 Mar. 2025 This unique blend of French, Spanish, and Creole influences makes the French Quarter a living testament to Louisiana’s colonial past. #2. Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 29 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for testament
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Noun
  • There is evidence, however, that sports teams can weather market-wide economic downturns.
    Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 3 Apr. 2025
  • At present, there is no evidence supporting his statement that grocery prices are improving.
    Rachel Raposas, People.com, 3 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • This philosophy is reflected in the design of the Classic Perpetual Calendar Manufacture, which combines elegance and functionality, offered at the remarkable price of $9,995 — far below the usual cost for such complications.
    Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 2 Apr. 2025
  • There are also current events and a smattering of philosophy.
    Yvonne Zipp, Christian Science Monitor, 1 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Paid Program Ciarán McArdle is living proof that soccer can lead to success.
    Ciarán McArdle, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
  • This game serves as proof that the Penguins completely no-showed Sunday’s game at the United Center because this Blackhawks team is sensationally terrible.
    Josh Yohe, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Compared with the fundamentalism of al-Qaida or Hamas, the doctrines of the Bolsheviks, the nationalism of the Nazis or the sun god worship of the Aztecs, Christianity does indeed seem not too bad.
    Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 5 Apr. 2025
  • Roth said employees at the charity would have to be expressing and inculcating religious doctrine, such as requiring participation in a prayer before a meal is served at a soup kitchen.
    Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Prosecutors are seeking to have his testimony precluded the second time around.
    Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 1 Apr. 2025
  • Way started his testimony briefly last week when he was called by the Jane Doe as a hostile witness.
    Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 1 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Very few things, like sports, unify people across backgrounds, cultures, and ideologies.
    Julian Hayes II, Forbes.com, 30 Mar. 2025
  • Musk’s alliance with far-right wing movements and fascist-adjacent ideology has also caused protesters outside the U.S. to destroy Tesla products.
    Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 29 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Originally introduced to reduce administrative burdens and facilitate cross-border trade, the exemption enables low-value parcels to pass through customs with minimal documentation and limited inspection.
    Aleksandra Bal, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
  • The documentation tells you which tube goes into which hole on the filament hub.
    PC Magazine, PC Magazine, 5 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • To combat this, highlight employee testimonials and showcase company culture through videos and social media.
    Scott Keever, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
  • Reputation & User Reviews – Checking Trustpilot, Reddit, etc. Never rely solely on testimonials from a company’s website.
    Rowan Briggs, Mercury News, 25 Mar. 2025

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“Testament.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/testament. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.

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