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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 But Black — whatever his charms, and regardless of how well they’re deployed here — is a living testament to the idea that people can still thrive by staying true to their own expression. David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 2 Apr. 2025 Hart's career is a testament to his unparalleled skill and dedication. Jason D. Greenblatt, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Apr. 2025 This is a testament to the preservative power of his fitness regimen, strict sobriety, a vegetarian diet, and lots of hair dye. Mark Leibovich, The Atlantic, 31 Mar. 2025 This unique blend of French, Spanish, and Creole influences makes the French Quarter a living testament to Louisiana’s colonial past. #2. Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 29 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for testament
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Noun
  • Reuters reported that there was no evidence that this was the case.
    Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 3 Apr. 2025
  • At present, there is no evidence supporting his statement that grocery prices are improving.
    Rachel Raposas, People.com, 3 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • This philosophy is reflected in the design of the Classic Perpetual Calendar Manufacture, which combines elegance and functionality, offered at the remarkable price of $9,995 — far below the usual cost for such complications.
    Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 2 Apr. 2025
  • There are also current events and a smattering of philosophy.
    Yvonne Zipp, Christian Science Monitor, 1 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Kennedy argued that now there are better ways to monitor it, which may be used as proof for future Medicare or Medicaid coverage.
    Nicole Brown Chau, CBS News, 9 Apr. 2025
  • Despite high trade deficits, the U.S. economy is strong Trump and his advisers point to America’s lopsided trade numbers—year after year of huge deficits—as proof of foreigners’ perfidy.
    Time, Time, 9 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Compared with the fundamentalism of al-Qaida or Hamas, the doctrines of the Bolsheviks, the nationalism of the Nazis or the sun god worship of the Aztecs, Christianity does indeed seem not too bad.
    Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 5 Apr. 2025
  • Roth said employees at the charity would have to be expressing and inculcating religious doctrine, such as requiring participation in a prayer before a meal is served at a soup kitchen.
    Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Prosecutors are seeking to have his testimony precluded the second time around.
    Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 1 Apr. 2025
  • Way started his testimony briefly last week when he was called by the Jane Doe as a hostile witness.
    Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 1 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • In contrast, his Abundance ideology promotes reducing regulations and removing bottlenecks in housing construction.
    Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Apr. 2025
  • Can the culture war—largely powered by memes, ideologies, vibes, and extremely online radicalization—survive the harsh reality of a trade war?
    Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 9 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Originally introduced to reduce administrative burdens and facilitate cross-border trade, the exemption enables low-value parcels to pass through customs with minimal documentation and limited inspection.
    Aleksandra Bal, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
  • The documentation tells you which tube goes into which hole on the filament hub.
    PC Magazine, PC Magazine, 5 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • To combat this, highlight employee testimonials and showcase company culture through videos and social media.
    Scott Keever, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
  • Reputation & User Reviews – Checking Trustpilot, Reddit, etc. Never rely solely on testimonials from a company’s website.
    Rowan Briggs, Mercury News, 25 Mar. 2025

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“Testament.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/testament. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.

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