testimonial
Americannoun
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testimonials
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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
Usage
Testimonial is sometimes wrongly used where testimony is meant: his re-election is a testimony (not a testimonial ) to his popularity with his constituents
Other Word Forms
Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of testimonial
First recorded in 1375–1425; late Middle English word from Late Latin word testimōniālis. See testimony, -al 1
Explanation
A testimonial is like a personal recommendation. If you give a testimonial on behalf of a restaurant, then you really like that restaurant. If you've seen the word testimony — meaning spoken evidence in court — then you might have a clue to the meaning of testimonial. Like testimonies, a testimonial is evidence or proof of something good: getting an A in math is a testimonial to your math skills. Testimonials can also be a spoken or written endorsement of something: You might write a testimonial about the awesome cupcakes on your favorite bakery's website, for example.
Vocabulary lists containing testimonial
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Example Sentences
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In other words, they must be made at the same time as the testimonial or endorsement, whether it’s in a brochure, advertisement, video presentation or social media.
From MarketWatch ● Mar. 24, 2026
Because a testimonial is not really going to hit the same.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 5, 2026
Even then, though, the publication cautioned that “all leads developed through hypnosis should be verified with supporting physical or testimonial evidence … and investigative conclusion should not be based solely on hypnotically obtained information.”
From Slate ● Feb. 13, 2026
She posed for a picture with him after attending one of his workshops and later left a glowing video testimonial.
From BBC ● Mar. 31, 2025
This cost them absolutely nothing, for Mr. Popper had written a testimonial saying: “Popper’s Performing Penguins thrive on Owens’ Oceanic Shrimp.”
From "Mr. Popper's Penguins" by Florence Atwater and Richard Atwater
Customers should also look for independent reviews rather than relying solely on testimonials on the seller's website.
From BBC ● Jul. 10, 2026
“Where we don’t have research, clinical trials, what we’ve got a ton of, is, shall we say, testimonials, patient affidavits, attesting to the wonders of the drug,” said Scott Brunner, the alliance’s chief executive officer.
From Salon ● Apr. 4, 2026
“Compensation for testimonials or endorsements could include such things as offering reduced management fees in exchange for introductions or referrals,” it says.
From MarketWatch ● Mar. 24, 2026
The department’s response already spawned lawsuits, including from the Los Angeles Press Club, which pointed to video evidence and scores of testimonials suggesting that law enforcement violated its own guidelines and state law.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 17, 2026
These painful testimonials explained more—a lot more— about Littleton than all the vapid media stories about video violence, Goths, game-crazed geeks.
From "Geeks: How Two Lost Boys Rode the Internet Out of Idaho" by Jon Katz
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