living proof
Breathing, undeniable example
Living proof is a person or thing whose existence demonstrates that something is true or possible.
The phrase emphasizes embodiment—not just evidence, but evidence that walks and breathes: She's living proof that you can succeed without a degree.
Often used to counter skepticism or inspire others by pointing to a concrete example.
Sworn statement as evidence
- witnessOne who attests
- demonstrationPublic display of opinion
- validationConfirming truth or accuracy
- substantiationProof of truth
verification · corroboration · documentation · attestation · confirmation · firsthand account · eyewitness · survivor testimony
Perfect representative of type
- personificationAttributing humanity to non-humans
- incarnationQuality given bodily presence
- exemplarTypical perfect instance
- paragonFlawless model to emulate
archetype · avatar · testament · symbol · icon · representation · quintessence · manifestation
Cabinet for displaying items
- exhibitItem publicly displayed
- displayPresentation for viewing
- exampleRepresentative case shown
- illustrationPicture explaining something
case study · specimen · show · presentation · manifestation · working model · success story · before-and-after
One still alive after
- comebackRecovery after decline
- recoveryRegaining what was lost
- resilienceCapacity to recover quickly
- miracleSupernatural occurrence beyond explanation
against the odds · second chance · overcoming · triumph · perseverance · endurance · medical miracle · cancer survivor
testimony
Sworn statement as evidence
- witnessOne who attests
- demonstrationPublic display of opinion
- validationConfirming truth or accuracy
substantiation · verification · corroboration · documentation · attestation · confirmation · firsthand account · eyewitness · survivor testimony
epitome
Perfect representative of type
- personificationAttributing humanity to non-humans
- incarnationQuality given bodily presence
- exemplarTypical perfect instance
paragon · archetype · avatar · testament · symbol · icon · representation · quintessence · manifestation · model
showcase
Cabinet for displaying items
illustration · case study · specimen · show · presentation · manifestation · working model · success story · before-and-after
survivor
One still alive after
- comebackRecovery after decline
- recoveryRegaining what was lost
- resilienceCapacity to recover quickly
against the odds · miracle · second chance · overcoming · triumph · perseverance · endurance · medical miracle · cancer survivor · near-death experience
living proofhypothetical
Assumed but unproven
conjecture · speculation · thought experiment · hearsay · secondhand account
living proofcounterexample
Instance disproving a claim
disproof · refutation · counterevidence · falsification · contradiction
living, proof, live, lively, livelihood, outlive, relive, proves, proved