testaments

noun

Definition of testamentsnext
plural of testament
1
as in evidences
something presented in support of the truth or accuracy of a claim the "before" and "after" pictures are a testament to the effectiveness of the weight loss program

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2
as in philosophies
the basic beliefs or guiding principles of a person or group Jefferson's collected writings constitute his political testament

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  1. philosophies
  2. testimonies
  3. ideologies
Noun
  • The mom of two is widely known for her daring, trailblazing and even empowering looks and fashion philosophies.
    Rachel Raposas, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Actions, attitudes and philosophies should be judged, at least in part, by the history, motivations and hypocrisies of those who offer them.
    Alan M. Dershowitz, New York Daily News, 22 Dec. 2024
Definition of philosophies
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  • While Erik testified about the abuse for hours, key evidence and corroborating testimonies were excluded.
    KC Baker, People.com, 3 Jan. 2025
  • Following the verdict, her family shared moving testimonies.
    Christine Pelisek, People.com, 28 Dec. 2024
Definition of testimonies
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  • In a Middle East marred by seemingly endless conflict and disparate ideologies, there exists an undercurrent of hope—a movement toward connection, collaboration, and shared prosperity.
    Hessie Jones, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • On social media, the man described himself as an ex-Muslim and a vocal critic of Islam, frequently sharing posts supportive of far-right ideologies.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of ideologies
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