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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 Her story is a testament to perseverance and unconditional love, reminding us that nothing is impossible. Leo Barraclough, Variety, 11 Feb. 2025 Morgan’s journey into the fragrance world is a testament to innovation born from personal experiences, but also a challenge. Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 10 Feb. 2025 His 2023 performance—leading the NFL with 1,799 receiving yards and 13 touchdowns—was a testament to his elite abilities. Justin Gest, Newsweek, 10 Feb. 2025 Every stone, every artifact is a testament to their strength. Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 10 Feb. 2025 See all Example Sentences for testament 
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Noun
  • Lee acknowledges that there was no evidence that proved that anyone else was involved, but notes that the bar for prosecution is high.
    Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 14 Feb. 2025
  • Nor is stealth aided by growing evidence of his own neglectful self-care: exhaustion, panic attacks, blackouts, a limp from unattended jogging injuries, eventually audio and visual hallucinations.
    Dennis Harvey, Variety, 14 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • The new economic philosophy that dominated during the Biden years emphasized demand over supply.
    Jason Furman, Foreign Affairs, 10 Feb. 2025
  • The brand’s philosophy transcends product creation.
    Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 10 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • When the final tally comes in, the company’s CFO and Board of Directors will want proof that the gambit was worth it.
    Brian Steinberg, Variety, 10 Feb. 2025
  • New families who are moving into the district and don’t yet have proof of residency can register starting March 1, according to a release from the district.
    Isha Trivedi, The Mercury News, 9 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • What Clarence Thomas Has Said on Obergefell Thomas, the court's most conservative judge, wrote in a dissenting opinion in Obergefell that the majority opinion stretched the doctrine of substantive due process rights found in the Fourteenth Amendment too far.
    David Faris, Newsweek, 3 Feb. 2025
  • Christian doctrine teaches that at the end of time, God will restore each person’s body, reuniting it with their soul.
    Therese Cory, The Conversation, 28 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • Lawmakers heard testimony on a bill Monday, recommended by state Attorney General William Tong, which seeks to restrict the use of certain algorithms by social media companies without parental consent.
    James Watson, Hartford Courant, 11 Feb. 2025
  • During testimony, Ephron said one bullet grazed his left hand, leaving visible wounds under his knuckles.
    Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 11 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • Since his inauguration, President Donald Trump has signed a series of executive orders that respect biological reality in areas from medicine to sports to intimate spaces, and protect the right to speak about the harms of gender ideology.
    Justin Gest, Newsweek, 10 Feb. 2025
  • Any references to ‘women, female & equality’ removed from any .gov website were removed in the context of transgender/gender ideology.
    Jackson Thompson, Fox News, 7 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • Additionally, employers may overlook state-specific requirements or additional documentation that could be necessary for the FICA tip credit claim.
    Jessica Ledingham, J.D., Forbes, 18 Feb. 2025
  • By streamlining access to essential knowledge and simplifying documentation processes, its flagship products, Bolo AI Answer and Bolo AI Writes, unlock new levels of efficiency, allowing teams to focus on solving complex challenges and driving operational excellence. Music.
    Jason Phillips, USA TODAY, 15 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • That includes allowing certifications, past project reviews and client testimonials to take the place of a standardized test in providing an indication of a contractor’s competency.
    Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 8 Feb. 2025
  • If there are fake testimonials or celebrity endorsements, that’s a red flag.
    Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report, Fox News, 2 Feb. 2025

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“Testament.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/testament. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.

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