testimonial

Written praise letter

A testimonial is a statement praising someone's character, abilities, or a product's effectiveness.

Companies use testimonials from satisfied customers to promote their goods: The website features glowing testimonials.

A testimonial can also be a formal tribute—a dinner or gift honoring someone's service: The retiring coach received a testimonial from former players.

endorsement

recommendation

Advised course of action

plug · backing · support · approval · praise · commendation · acclaim · kudos · rave · blurb

evidence

affidavit

Sworn written statement

attestation · declaration · statement · account · corroboration · verification · proof · firsthand account · character witness

advertising

celebrity

Widely recognized public figure

spokesperson · advertisement · marketing · campaign · ambassador · commercial · promotion · pitch · product placement · paid partnership

tribute

honor

High regard, moral dignity

recognition · dedication · memorial · celebration · compliment · salute · acknowledgment · gratitude · farewell · retirement speech

credibility

authenticity

Quality of being genuine

believability · reliability · honesty · integrity · credible · verified · authentic · legitimate · unbiased · firsthand

Categories
Opposites
evaluation valence

testimonialcondemnation

Severe disapproval expressed formally

criticism · denunciation · disparagement · censure · complaint

evidential function

testimonialrefutation

Disproving a statement

rebuttal · disproof · counterevidence · contradiction · denial

epistemic status

testimonialconjecture

Guess from limited facts

guess · speculation · assumption · presumption · surmise

Phrases
Family

testimonials, testimonies

Familiarity
Top 100,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Everyday, not technical · Rated G