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 The fact that his fumbling journey toward fatherhood is not just tolerable but genuinely touching is a testament to the disarming earnestness with which Firstman approaches the clichéd set-up. Alison Willmore, Vulture, 15 May 2026 The whole evening was a testament to the creative power of Gaga. Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 15 May 2026 The fact that the update on the age-old Monkeypaw trope is so consistently surprising and compelling is a testament to Curry Barker. Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 14 May 2026 Her path is indeed a testament that there is life after fashion. Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 14 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for testament
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Noun
  • In a rare move, Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond concluded that trial attorneys hid evidence that might have led to an acquittal.
    Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 15 May 2026
  • Do not treat fear like evidence.
    Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 May 2026
Noun
  • Critics portray the movement as politically motivated, but many athletes and parents involved insist their concerns center on competition rather than ideology.
    Alejandro Avila OutKick, FOXNews.com, 15 May 2026
  • Prosecutors described Chkhikvishvili as the leader of the Maniac Murder Cult, an international extremist group that adheres to a neo-Nazi ideology promoting violence intended to trigger a racial and religious war.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
Noun
  • During the meeting, Lucas said a security plan for a business might look like proof of additional security cameras or hiring private security.
    Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 13 May 2026
  • Petrie didn’t only celebrate his own hits but pointed to rival shows like Sky’s Saturday Night Live UK and Prime Video’s Last One Laughing as proof that British comedy is in rude health.
    Max Goldbart, Deadline, 13 May 2026
Noun
  • Masterman, who studied philosophy and language with Wittgenstein, was, in 1956, the founder and director of the Cambridge Language Research Unit.
    Jill Lepore, New Yorker, 18 May 2026
  • For many passengers on board, though, the appeal felt simpler than the industry's strategy or design philosophy.
    Josh Rivera, USA Today, 17 May 2026
Noun
  • Although no evidence ever emerged proving Fuhrman planted the evidence, controversy surrounding his testimony devastated the prosecution’s case.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 19 May 2026
  • During his testimony, Altman was asked about a number of people who have expressed concerns with his behavior over the years, including Anthropic co-founder Dario Amodei, a former OpenAI employee.
    Ashley Capoot,Lora Kolodny, CNBC, 19 May 2026
Noun
  • The fate of two men charged in the April 3, 2022, downtown Sacramento mass shooting that killed six people and wounded 12 hinges on the centuries-old legal doctrine of mutual combat.
    Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 16 May 2026
  • In a city where animal rights are practically civic doctrine and oat milk has a stronger lobby than most politicians, Diaz showing up at a bird fight lands as a direct shot to LA culture.
    Alejandro Avila OutKick, FOXNews.com, 15 May 2026
Noun
  • Although Alexis’ remains have not been recovered, the Dodge County Medical Examiner’s Office confirmed there has been no official documentation of her death within the state, according to the outlet.
    Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 20 May 2026
  • Healthcare documentation is notoriously burdensome, adding as much as 30% to total health spending in the United States and costing clinicians as much as a third of their time.
    Elizabeth MacBride, CNBC, 19 May 2026
Noun
  • The clinic highlights testimonials from celebrities including Lindsay Lohan, Naomi Campbell and Eva Longoria on its website.
    Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 15 May 2026
  • That is the competitive moat and also an honest description of an entire category that has been running on testimonials.
    Geri Stengel, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026

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“Testament.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/testament. Accessed 20 May. 2026.

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