testament

noun

ˈte-stə-mənt How to pronounce testament (audio)
Definition of testamentnext
1
as in evidence
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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2
as in ideology
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 Trump’s improbable rise to political dominance, which polls failed to register in the lead-up to the 2016 election, is a clear testament to that reality, and now Michigan has shown how similar head fakes can occur on the left. — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 6 Aug. 2026 After all the glowing testaments to his character, the apartment was startlingly nondescript. — Ariane Lange, Sacbee.com, 6 Aug. 2026 That commercial success is a testament to both the quality of the design and the enduring appeal of the yard. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 4 Aug. 2026 But the Padres’ third straight victory over the Giants (after dropping the series opener) and their eighth win in their past nine games was very much a testament to what their pitchers were able to do again. — Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for testament
Recent Examples of Synonyms for testament
  1. evidence
  2. ideology
  3. proof
  4. philosophy
  5. testimony
  6. doctrine
  7. documentation
  8. testimonial
Noun
  • Government agencies’ own survey responses provide little evidence that pension benefits are driving any recruitment difficulties.
    — Mariana Trujillo, Oc Register, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Fortunately, Ries sees evidence that a different model is possible.
    — Rodger Dean Duncan, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of evidence
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  • The bombing was the work of Timothy McVeigh and Terry Nichols, two former Army soldiers associated with far-right ideology and fueled by their deep suspicion of the federal government.
    — Tracy Grant, Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 Aug. 2026
  • His ideology was shaped by a combination of conservative principles, a belief in democracy and a commitment to defending freedom and liberty.
    — Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of ideology
Noun
  • Among boy groups, TWICE’s JYP labelmates 2PM is the case most often referred to as proof that the arrangement can work sustainably.
    — Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
  • That whiskey was bottled at 110 proof, the same as past High Angels’ Share bourbon expressions from the distillery.
    — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of proof
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  • For anyone whose customers and staff are drawn from the public rather than from philosophy departments, that gap is worth keeping in view.
    — ESMT Berlin, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Democratic socialism is a different political philosophy entirely.
    — Elizabeth Shackelford, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of philosophy
Noun
  • The investigation began nearly two months after Sessions supplemented his disputed testimony and was initially based on a letter from two Democratic senators.
    — Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 10 Aug. 2026
  • But, within days of Vlasova’s testimony, Yulia had read the coverage of it.
    — Joshua Yaffa, New Yorker, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of testimony
Noun
  • Skinner pleaded guilty under the Alford doctrine to health insurance fraud.
    — Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 10 Aug. 2026
  • None of these developments establishes a new legal doctrine, and the examples do not share a single policy objective.
    — Alonzo Martinez, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of doctrine
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  • More specifically, the documentation suggests the LTE-M 4G connection can be used to transmit voice data, while there is also a satellite connection for other forms of data.
    — Andrew Williams, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Eligible employment, the right type of federal loans, qualifying repayment plans and consistent documentation all play a role in reaching forgiveness after 120 qualifying payments.
    — Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of documentation
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  • Use stories, data, or testimonials that speak exclusively to your unique background to support your logic.
    — Matt Abrahams, Time, 5 Aug. 2026
  • The plan was to collect customer testimonials the company could use in Washington.
    — Javier Hasse, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
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