testimonial
Americannoun
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a written declaration certifying to a person's character, conduct, or qualifications, or to the value, excellence, etc., of a thing; a letter or written statement of recommendation.
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something given or done as an expression of esteem, admiration, or gratitude.
adjective
noun
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a recommendation of the character, ability, etc, of a person or of the quality of a consumer product or service, esp by a person whose opinion is valued
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( as modifier )
testimonial advertising
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a formal statement of truth or fact
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a tribute given for services or achievements
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a sports match to raise money for a particular player
adjective
"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012Usage
Testimonial is sometimes wrongly used where testimony is meant: his re-election is a testimony (not a testimonial ) to his popularity with his constituents
Etymology
Origin of testimonial
First recorded in 1375–1425; late Middle English word from Late Latin word testimōniālis. See testimony, -al 1
Example Sentences
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Mark Twain recipients are honored with a night of testimonials and video tributes, often featuring previous award winners.
From Seattle Times
Their frank and humanizing testimonials, paired with archival police and news footage from the cases, illustrate the momentous effort that went into cracking some of the most egregious serial homicides in modern memory.
From Los Angeles Times
These testimonials, compiled in a Twitter thread by Ayana Elizabeth Johnson, one of the show’s creators, are an inspiring read.
From New York Times
“All of those testimonials, that’s what I am clinging to these days.”
From Washington Post
In Springfield, Mo., where coronavirus cases spiked this summer, Russell Taylor sat in a hospital gown, an oxygen cannula draped across his face, to offer a pro-vaccine testimonial in a hospital video.
From New York Times
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