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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 results are a testament to the new generation of telescopes’ power. Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 21 May 2025 The lack of Instagram stars remaining in the playoffs is, more than anything, a testament to the youth of the teams that won out in the early rounds. Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 21 May 2025 The fact that more high-profile incidents haven’t occurred is a testament to the commitment and resourcefulness of air traffic controllers and pilots, experts said. Melanie Hicken, CNN Money, 21 May 2025 Its weightless wear is a testament to the fact that it’s made from over 40% water, delivering light-to-medium coverage that wears like a moisturizer. Kiana Murden, Vogue, 12 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for testament
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Noun
  • The video is likely to be used by both prosecutors and defense attorneys as evidence in Dugan's criminal case.
    James Hill, ABC News, 2 June 2025
  • The British narrative drama was an expose of the scandal that engulfed the nation’s Post Office system in the early aughts, and law enforcement’s ruthless pursuit of everyday people despite evidence of their innocence.
    Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 2 June 2025
Noun
  • What distinguishes this program is not only the efficient process but also the underlying philosophy of cultivating outstanding physicians who are technically and empathetically skilled.
    Kristen Moon, Forbes.com, 1 June 2025
  • Moved by the clarity of her philosophy and relationship to nature, Chae went to study with her.
    Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2025
Noun
  • Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Final is proof that’s not the case.
    Sean Gentille, New York Times, 29 May 2025
  • The foundations of human persuasion are well-documented, perhaps most famously by Dr. Robert Cialdini, who outlined principles like reciprocity, scarcity, authority, commitment and consistency, liking, and social proof.
    Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
Noun
  • Together, their strengths offer a model for a pope who can shepherd with both mind and heart — faithful to doctrine and fearless in love.
    Case Thorp, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 May 2025
  • Shoigu, who was replaced as defense minister in 2024 after holding the position for 12 years, cited amendments made to Russia's nuclear doctrine in November.
    Isabel van Brugen, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 May 2025
Noun
  • Katie Strang and Dan Robson have the details from Hart’s testimony.
    Sam Settleman, New York Times, 31 May 2025
  • Mia responded -- notably more animated and louder than her testimony on Thursday -- by acknowledging that the words were legitimate but insisting that the sentiment was not.
    Peter Charalambous, ABC News, 30 May 2025
Noun
  • An emotional dependency on the technology that leads to the weakening or suppression of critical thinking, and fosters the mental construction of an ideology that fuels narratives of relativization, rationalization, or collective denial regarding their proper functioning, or lack thereof.
    Hamilton Mann, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025
  • Some of these harmful ideologies might be downstream of these larger root causes.
    ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 30 May 2025
Noun
  • Start with simple documentation that covers: How often the family or team meets Who reviews or approves decisions What the escalation path looks like when things get stuck This kind of alignment often takes the form of a short family charter.
    Francois Botha, Forbes.com, 25 May 2025
  • It is intended to streamline the removal of individuals who are deemed inadmissible under specific grounds, primarily for lacking proper documentation or for using fraudulent means to enter the country.
    Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 May 2025
Noun
  • Business website main pages usually feature product descriptions, valuable data, figures, testimonials, etc.
    Andrey Insarov, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
  • Without knowing why the foundation paid her, Faulk’s video casts some doubt over her motive for providing a testimonial, said Bob Jarvis, a law professor at Nova Southeastern University.
    Jeffrey Schweers, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 May 2025

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“Testament.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/testament. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.

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