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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 Whether revelatory or exultant, 5ive is a testament to just that reality. Mankaprr Conteh, Rolling Stone, 18 Apr. 2025 The attorney for Rachel Morin's family says the trial of her murderer is a testament to relentless law enforcement and a devastating indictment of immigration failures that allowed her killer to murder the Maryland mom of five. Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 17 Apr. 2025 For 32 years, the Essence Festival has been a testament to the beauty, resilience, and brilliance of our people. Essence, 17 Apr. 2025 The fact that the 2.0 thinking model never even made it out of the experimental stage is a testament to how quickly Google's Gemini team is moving these days. Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 17 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for testament
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Noun
  • Abrego Garcia should return to the United States, and the government should present evidence of his gang affiliation in court.
    Colin Pascal, Baltimore Sun, 27 Apr. 2025
  • There's no evidence of hundreds of thousands of people over 100 years old collecting benefits illegally.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • That same philosophy also guides our thinking beyond individual stocks.
    Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
  • That rapid transformation is embedded in one business philosophy of Hart’s: flexibility.
    Xandra Harbet, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Legitimate buyers should be able to provide proof of funds, business acquisition history, and a clear intent to purchase.
    Lien De Pau, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
  • The buoyant scene is not proof of a revival of Catholicism among increasingly secular Spaniards.
    Erika Page, Christian Science Monitor, 22 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Church doctrine calls for the pope to be buried four to six days after his death, unless there are extenuating circumstances.
    Savannah Kuchar, USA Today, 22 Apr. 2025
  • Conservative Catholics in America charged that Francis’ doctrine of inclusion was damaging the church and depriving the faithful.
    Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 21 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Much of the testimony has revolved around Read’s actions in the days and hours surrounding O’Keefe’s death.
    Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 26 Apr. 2025
  • According to testimony at his 2023 preliminary hearing, he was involved in a dispute with neighbors over his dog, King, and got mad at Penn when Penn picked up the animal.
    Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 25 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Ralph Fiennes stars as Cardinal Thomas Lawrence in Conclave, the dean of cardinals who navigates the process, which involves the examination of different ideologies and the eventual selection of a new pope that comes with a major plot twist.
    Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
  • Their ideology and provocations have long been part of their brand.
    Lee Trink, HollywoodReporter, 23 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • However, in recent weeks, there have been multiple reports of people without criminal convictions, and some with valid documentation, being detained for deportation.
    Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Apr. 2025
  • During the course of the case, Grossman requested a wide range of documentation, related to OSA records, the alleged victim’s mental health, her email communication with Taylor and her hospital records, according to court filings.
    Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 19 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • After the game, Heat coach Erik Spoelstra offered something of a testimonial to the growth in his offensive game.
    Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 17 Apr. 2025
  • To identify that kind of pain point, dig into your client feedback, read through testimonials, and conduct interviews.
    Melissa Houston, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025

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“Testament.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/testament. Accessed 1 May. 2025.

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