Definition of testamentnext
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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 Presenting the new collection at Gstaad, surrounded by its iconic alpine landscape, is yet another testament to how Guess continues to evolve while remaining firmly rooted in its DNA. Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 9 Feb. 2026 Darnold’s success, like Ryan’s, has been a testament to perseverance and adaptability. J.j. Bailey, New York Times, 8 Feb. 2026 Both Meghan Markle and Kylie Jenner are fans of the brand, a testament to its universal appeal. Essence Wiley, InStyle, 8 Feb. 2026 Rico Ace, another Liverpool MC featured on a number of songs with Esdeekid, came out second, somewhat eschewing the typical opener-to-headliner sequence, and a testament to the rapper’s commitment to putting the people around him on. Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 7 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for testament
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Noun
  • Wall Street wants to see evidence that these enormous expenditures will result in actual profits.
    John Towfighi, CNN Money, 6 Feb. 2026
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    Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 5 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • The Texas native explained that the discrepancy led him to question whether ideology, rather than performance, played a role.
    Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 6 Feb. 2026
  • Local officials said 162 people were killed during the Tuesday attack in the Muslim-majority villages of Woro and Nuku, many of them reportedly for resisting extremist ideology.
    Ope Adetayo, Los Angeles Times, 5 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Whether Silicon Valley’s early embrace becomes an asset or a liability may depend on how voters interpret the flood of tech money — as proof of confidence in a pragmatic mayor or as a sign that the industry is trying to shape the state’s political future.
    Grace Hase, Mercury News, 12 Feb. 2026
  • Sources told The Times that authorities have no proof the person who authored the ransom notes has Guthrie.
    Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • The group drew inspiration from Sweden and Finland, both of which have a long history of producing technically sound goaltenders, and combined it with their own philosophies.
    Jesse Granger, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2026
  • This educational philosophy also informs his interactions with clients.
    Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 8 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Maxwell could also hope to use her potential testimony before Congress as leverage going forward.
    Bart Jansen, USA Today, 10 Feb. 2026
  • In some of the depositions, State Farm attorneys attempted to discredit their testimony.
    J.C. Hallman, Oklahoman, 10 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • This doctrine was used during the Civil Rights era; if a white defendant was found not guilty of murdering a Black victim in state court in the South, for example, he could still be tried for a civil rights violation in federal court.
    Lorena O’Neil, Rolling Stone, 7 Feb. 2026
  • Successful leverage of the First Sale doctrine can significantly reduce tariff costs, though companies will need to meet the stringent conditions of the rule and provide extensive documentation of all transactions to CBP.
    Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 6 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • In addition, Maison Margiela plans to share all its folders related to the events via Dropbox, letting anyone in the world sift through detailed digital files, from the call-time for models at the Shanghai fashion show to the documentation about what’s being shipped to China for the various events.
    Miles Socha, Footwear News, 10 Feb. 2026
  • Zaafran declined to comment on Cox’s case specifically but said that his understanding was there was not enough documentation.
    Cassandra Jaramillo, CNN Money, 9 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • After making a short list of preferred firms, review client testimonials and success rates.
    Gretchen Wittenmyer-Stone February 10, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Feb. 2026
  • The defendants are also prohibited from making misleading representations related to earnings claims, testimonials, and the use of artificial intelligence.
    City News Service, Daily News, 28 Jan. 2026

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“Testament.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/testament. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.

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