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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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Recent Examples of testament
The low-slung, bright-red building remains famous, and his towering sandwiches are a testament to his fun, creative personality.
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Jenny Adams,
Travel + Leisure,
27 June 2026
How people afford attending more than one of these matches is a testament to wealth, the power of savings, or the willingness to live with debt.
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 June 2026
One of the greatest testaments to the French Laundry’s influence has been the sheer number of alumni who have opened acclaimed restaurants of their own, from Grant Achatz’s Alinea to Corey Lee’s Benu to Rene Redzepi’s Noma.
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Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
26 June 2026
Plus, Carolyn Bessette Kennedy used to wear them in the 1990s, which is a testament to their timelessness.
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Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
26 June 2026
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Jenny Adams,
Travel + Leisure,
27 June 2026
How people afford attending more than one of these matches is a testament to wealth, the power of savings, or the willingness to live with debt.
—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 June 2026
One of the greatest testaments to the French Laundry’s influence has been the sheer number of alumni who have opened acclaimed restaurants of their own, from Grant Achatz’s Alinea to Corey Lee’s Benu to Rene Redzepi’s Noma.
—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
26 June 2026
Plus, Carolyn Bessette Kennedy used to wear them in the 1990s, which is a testament to their timelessness.
—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
26 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for testament
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Investigators later conducted a second search warrant operation on June 23 that included excavating portions of the property for evidence of dogs buried in mass graves.
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This game preserves the difficulty of coming up with an elaborate, consistent false narrative on the spot, and the challenge of adapting that narrative on the fly when other players present convincing (and sometimes fake) counter-evidence.
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Postwar American prosperity, with its ideology of more, seemed stacked against the restraint required of Zen Buddhist practice.
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Legal realism extends beyond the idea that a judge’s political ideology might influence outcomes, which is today a common basis for pundits to explain court decisions.
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Some states have argued that requiring applicants to provide documentary proof of their citizenship could pose a significant barrier to voting because several forms of government ID don't include citizenship information, and many Americans don't have passports.
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The attorneys general challenged several of its directives, including a provision that required state and local officials to collect proof of citizenship from vote-by-mail applicants.
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Every detail is intentional and meant to feel personal from the moment a guest arrives—a philosophy that extends to the neighboring winery as well.
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Perhaps no car better illustrates that philosophy than the 1987 Sbarro Alcador, an experimental speedster based on Ferrari Testarossa mechanicals.
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The justices also were concerned that days of testimony at the murder trial centered around how Murdaugh stole from clients, many of them in dire straits.
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The justices were also concerned there had been too much testimony around how Murdaugh stole from clients, many of them in dire straits.
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Organizations often invest in sophisticated detection and mitigation systems but fail to develop the doctrine, confidence and authority structures required to use them effectively.
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The clock seemed to rewind 1,400 years as tenets established at the religion’s dawn—Sharia law—were formalized into the doctrine of Velayat-e Faqih, the Guardianship of the Islamic Jurist.
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Rodríguez said emergency economic measures will include relief funds for victims and temporary waivers on documentation and property registration fees to facilitate housing relocation.
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Be prepared with all of the documents above, plus any other documentation the lender may request.
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Early adopters often uncover blind spots, improve the final product and provide authentic testimonials that help build trust with future customers.
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Social media is full of testimonials, but veterinarians and researchers tell a more complicated story about what this fungus can and cannot do.
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“Testament.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/testament. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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