Historical Sources

noun a person who has seen something happen and can give a first-hand account of it

• The eyewitness testimony played a crucial role in solving the crime.
• The eyewitness said they saw everything go down.
• The eyewitness spilled the tea on what really happened.
• She was like an eyewitness to the drama unfolding before her eyes.

adjective obtained directly from the original source or firsthand experience

adverb directly or from the original source

• I gained firsthand experience in the field through my internship.
• She told me about the concert firsthand since she was there.
• I heard about the party firsthand from my friend who was there.
• Experiencing the loss of a loved one firsthand changes your perspective on life.

adjective an adjective is a word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun. 'Irrefutable' means impossible to deny or disprove.

• The scientific evidence presented was irrefutable, leaving no room for doubt.
• There's irrefutable proof that he was at the party last night.
• You can't argue with the irrefutable facts, dude.
• Her smile was like an irrefutable ray of sunshine on a rainy day.

noun a short film shown in a movie theater before the main feature

• The newsreel provided a detailed summary of the day's events.
• Let's watch the newsreel to catch up on what's been happening.
• I heard the newsreel was lit, we should check it out.
• Her memory played like a newsreel, flashing back to significant moments in her life.

adjective not able to be doubted, questioned, or criticized; entirely trustworthy

• The witness's testimony was deemed unimpeachable by the court.
• His reputation in the community is unimpeachable.
• She's got an unimpeachable record when it comes to winning arguments.
• The sunset painted an unimpeachable masterpiece across the sky.

noun a book or volume containing essays or articles contributed by many authors in honor of a colleague, friend, or respected person

• The academic community organized a Festschrift to honor the retiring professor's contributions to the field.
• We're putting together a Festschrift for our favorite teacher as a surprise retirement gift.
• I heard there's going to be a big Festschrift party for the professor next week.
• The art exhibition felt like a Festschrift celebrating the artist's unique style and creativity.