1
2
as in philosophy
the basic beliefs or guiding principles of a person or group Jefferson's collected writings constitute his political testament

Synonyms & Similar Words

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for testament
Noun
  • But a three-judge appeals panel found that Kobach failed to provide any evidence that irreparable harm would be caused by allowing for gender marker changes while the lawsuit works its way through the courts.
    Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 14 June 2025
  • Now, an 18-person jury, nine men and nine women, will weigh the heaps of evidence and witness testimony presented by lawyers over the last eight weeks.
    Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 14 June 2025
Noun
  • Pullman spent years wanting his acting career to be totally separate from his relationship from his father, but in recent times has changed his philosophy.
    Aaron Couch, HollywoodReporter, 12 June 2025
  • This philosophy is a cornerstone of our manufacturing operations.
    Eileen Falkenberg-Hull, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 June 2025
Noun
  • Administration officials have also depicted Abrego Garcia, a sheet metal apprentice, as a violent criminal, accusing him—without proof—of being affiliated with MS-13.
    Chantelle Lee, Time, 7 June 2025
  • Whether facing humidity, rain or dust, the waterproof and fog-proof features ensure reliability and durability.
    Matt Morris, Space.com, 6 June 2025
Noun
  • Because Moore was working for the network, Eady is also suing them by respondeat superior, a legal doctrine that holds employers responsible for the wrongful conduct of their employees.
    Liza Esquibias, People.com, 6 June 2025
  • Wednesday's ruling was unrelated to the Trump administration pending invocation of the state secrets privilege, a legal doctrine often used in military cases.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 5 June 2025
Noun
  • Lawmakers will hear testimony from Democratic Govs.
    The Hill Staff, The Hill, 12 June 2025
  • Prior to Jane’s testimony resuming, the defense and prosecution sparred over whether to publicly name some people who might come up in cross.
    Victoria Bekiempis, Vulture, 12 June 2025
Noun
  • Stoller’s script eliminates the Old Major character — a mix of Lenin’s and Marx’s ideologies, the warrior boar initiates the uprising against Farmer Jones (Serkis) — and introduces a cutesy-wootsy piglet named Lucky (Gaten Matarazzo) to serve as the audience surrogate.
    Peter Debruge, Variety, 9 June 2025
  • In the meantime, however, these discriminatory government edicts will continue to violate Coloradans’ rights of free speech and free exercise of religion, and adversely impact the privacy, safety, professional conduct, and even health of those who disagree with the government’s ideology.
    Krista Kafer, Denver Post, 7 June 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
  • Then, showcase trust-building elements such as client logos, client testimonials, awards and so on.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
  • On the evening of June 4, a crowd filled the Boulder Jewish Community Center for a community gathering that included testimonials from people who participated in the June 1 march and witnessed or were injured in the attack, songs and poems, and a prayer for the healing of those injured.
    Grace Gilson, Sun Sentinel, 5 June 2025

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Testament.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/testament. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.

More from Merriam-Webster on testament

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!