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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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 This incredible necropolis is home to the tombs of the pharaohs and is a testament to the advanced engineering and architectural skills of the ancient Egyptians. — Jamie Carter, Space.com, 22 Oct. 2026 This is a testament to the keys' spacing and punchy actuation force—both make for a fast and comfortable typing experience. — Joe Osborne, PC Magazine, 16 Oct. 2026 With countless Allure Best of Beauty titles to its name, L’Oréal Paris is a testament to the fact that some beauty staples only get better with age—literally, these hydrating makeup formulas are great for younger and older people alike. — Madison San Miguel, Allure, 15 Oct. 2026 Their prospects, like Brice Turang, Jackson Chourio and Garrett Mitchell have all panned out, a testament to their player development staff. — Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 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
  • And the evidence uncovered by Chair Loudermilk raises serious questions about Speaker Pelosi's role in those decisions.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 27 Oct. 2026
  • The president has touted billions of dollars in federal investment projects as evidence of prosperity and pointed to rising wages in the manufacturing sector as evidence of an economic turnaround.
    — Amy L. Wong, Washington Post, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of evidence
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  • The directory identifies each group's mission, ideology, organizational role and documented protest activity, distinguishing direct organizers and participants from supporters and amplifiers.
    — Asra Q. Nomani, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Her decision to vote for Eisenkot wasn’t easy in a place where Likud support is a matter of identity more than ideology.
    — Melanie Lidman, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of ideology
Noun
  • Nevertheless, some come away from the experience assuming the worst — that the anecdotal issues are proof of a partisan election-rigging scheme.
    — Ali Swenson, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Treat unexpected activity as a reason to investigate rather than proof of infection.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of proof
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  • David Standridge’s philosophy is all about harvesting what’s plentiful and turning it into something delicious.
    — Victoria Malloy, Time, 21 Oct. 2026
  • This time, master perfumer Dominique Ropion and perfumer Meabh McCurtin set out to create a classic, enduring fragrance, steering clear of fleeting trends—an approach consistent with Merit’s philosophy for Retrospect.
    — Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of philosophy
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  • Trump’s lawyers had sought to postpone his testimony until January, arguing that his presidential duties required special accommodation.
    — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Bradley Benavides and Nikki Floris each face a single criminal count stemming from testimony before lawmakers in 2023.
    — Ryan Lucas, NPR, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of testimony
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  • Returning to the table, Walzer said that a legal scholar had recently used the jus ex bello doctrine in an op-ed to argue that the war had become so costly to Ukrainians that their government was now obliged to make concessions to stop the fighting.
    — Jordi Graupera, New Yorker, 22 Oct. 2026
  • These new lines of thought, which have gained prominence among influential defense intellectuals and policy experts close to the Kremlin over the past year do not need to be endorsed in formal security doctrine to matter.
    — Dmitry Adamsky, Foreign Affairs, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of doctrine
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  • South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has denounced violence related to immigration but has also acknowledged failures in the border control system over years that have allowed migrants to travel to and stay in South Africa without documentation.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Mortgage decisions draw from federal requirements, agency rules, state and county regulations, loan-program guidelines, borrower documentation, and lender-specific overlays.
    — Ethan Stone, Sacbee.com, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of documentation
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  • Depending on your jurisdiction and applicable advertising rules, that might include client reviews, testimonials, case results, years of experience, credentials or other measurable outcomes from your work.
    — Matthew Nigro, Forbes.com, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Some light research and several testimonials showed me — at the time an interested job candidate — just how beloved KC’s restaurant scene is by residents and visitors alike.
    — Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 9 Oct. 2026
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