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as in evidences
something presented in support of the truth or accuracy of a claim
the "before" and "after" pictures are a testament to the effectiveness of the weight loss program
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as in philosophies
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 testaments
These vehicles are physical testaments to design, craftsmanship, and the technological ambitions of their time.
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Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 23 Aug. 2025
Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 23 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for testaments
Noun
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Trump’s philosophies continue to be debated among Republican lawmakers and voters as to whether his more populist ideals will stick with the GOP once his long run as party leader eventually comes to a close.—
Ramsey Touchberry,
The Washington Examiner,
10 Sep. 2025
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This rupture, rooted in a clash of governing philosophies, is accelerating regional fragmentation.—
Khaled Hassan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Sep. 2025
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Both testimonies acknowledge that Entergy will need to create additional generating capacity in the future.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
10 Sep. 2025
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Under French law, Céline must secure testimonies to adopt the child carried by her wife in this moving Cannes drama about love, identity, and the evolving meaning of motherhood.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
10 Sep. 2025
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Our concern, however, centers on the changing actors and the evolving ideologies shaping their decisions.—
Bob Haber,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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The shooting appeared poised to become part of a spike of political violence that has touched a range of ideologies and representatives of both major political parties.—
Jesse Bedayn,
Fortune,
11 Sep. 2025
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Across its full lineup, Michter’s is known for having one of the industry’s lowest barrel entry proofs at just 103 proof.—
David Thomas Tao,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Moreover, the proofs only settled the conjecture as it was originally stated, which involved making simplifying assumptions about the electron’s environment.—
Lyndie Chiou,
Quanta Magazine,
25 Aug. 2025
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Some of these nations have strategic doctrines that include launching disruptive or even destructive cyberattacks on such non-military targets in the run-up to conflict.—
Jim Richberg,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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While contestants form their own codes of ethics and unspoken social doctrines, the villa speaks its own design language, which guides the behavior of the islanders and keeps the show running smoothly.—
Tayler Adigun,
Architectural Digest,
24 Aug. 2025
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This alignment builds trust faster than testimonials.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Family members, friends, and neighbors turned out, holding signs and sharing testimonials; some of them posted direct appeals to Bukele, the Salvadoran President, on social media.—
Jonathan Blitzer,
New Yorker,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Testaments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/testaments. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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