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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 Delgado’s launch video is a testament to the changing political landscape. Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 2 June 2025 The name of their group is a testament to their success. Viola Kosome, NPR, 1 June 2025 Joining that exclusive club is a testament to the 23-year-old’s endurance, but also to his vital importance. Liam Twomey, New York Times, 31 May 2025 The move is a testament to a strengthening relationship between Tencent and major K-pop companies, Junhyun Kim, a Korea internet gaming and entertainment research analyst at HSBC, said in a recent note. Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 30 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for testament
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Noun
  • The video is likely to be used by both prosecutors and defense attorneys as evidence in Dugan's criminal case.
    James Hill, ABC News, 2 June 2025
  • Russia’s Baza Telegram channel, which often publishes information from sources in the security services and law enforcement, reported, without providing evidence, that according to preliminary information, the bridge was blown up.
    Lidia Kelly, USA Today, 2 June 2025
Noun
  • What distinguishes this program is not only the efficient process but also the underlying philosophy of cultivating outstanding physicians who are technically and empathetically skilled.
    Kristen Moon, Forbes.com, 1 June 2025
  • Moved by the clarity of her philosophy and relationship to nature, Chae went to study with her.
    Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2025
Noun
  • The foundations of human persuasion are well-documented, perhaps most famously by Dr. Robert Cialdini, who outlined principles like reciprocity, scarcity, authority, commitment and consistency, liking, and social proof.
    Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
  • Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Final is proof that’s not the case.
    Sean Gentille, New York Times, 29 May 2025
Noun
  • But a groundswell of protest art was answering the call with a new kind of ardent feeling that damned the false piety and hypocrisy of homophobic Christian doctrine.
    Marc Weingarten, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2025
  • Shoigu, who was replaced as defense minister in 2024 after holding the position for 12 years, cited amendments made to Russia's nuclear doctrine in November.
    Isabel van Brugen, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 May 2025
Noun
  • Katie Strang and Dan Robson have the details from Hart’s testimony.
    Sam Settleman, New York Times, 31 May 2025
  • Mia responded -- notably more animated and louder than her testimony on Thursday -- by acknowledging that the words were legitimate but insisting that the sentiment was not.
    Peter Charalambous, ABC News, 30 May 2025
Noun
  • The region’s hip-hop culture is known for its independence and insular spirit born of a combination of pimp culture, Black Panther ideology, and funk music.
    Alphonse Pierre, Pitchfork, 30 May 2025
  • Some of these harmful ideologies might be downstream of these larger root causes.
    ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 30 May 2025
Noun
  • By enhancing the precision and completeness of documentation, AI can streamline processes and bolster financial stability.
    London Business School, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025
  • This lack of documentation exposes these communities to disaster capitalism.
    Charlie Campbell, Time, 5 June 2025
Noun
  • Business website main pages usually feature product descriptions, valuable data, figures, testimonials, etc.
    Andrey Insarov, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
  • Without knowing why the foundation paid her, Faulk’s video casts some doubt over her motive for providing a testimonial, said Bob Jarvis, a law professor at Nova Southeastern University.
    Jeffrey Schweers, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 May 2025

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“Testament.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/testament. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.

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