credible

adjective

ˈkre-də-bəl How to pronounce credible (audio)
Definition of crediblenext
as in plausible
worthy of being accepted as true or reasonable it's at least a credible explanation

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Recent Examples of credible The launch is the inaugural step in Shiseido’s bigger strategy of building a credible reputation in fragrances for Max Mara, as executives teased other launches are on the way. — Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 21 Aug. 2026 For the record, there has never been a credible academic argument that even direct remuneration to stablecoin holders would deplete bank deposits. — Omid Malekan, Fortune, 21 Aug. 2026 The Kowalczyk ruling said the only bail-ineligible charges are those that involve credible threats of bodily harm and capital offenses. — Evelyn Ronan, Sacbee.com, 20 Aug. 2026 There are talented and credible people working on this city-altering project like co-founder Jim Schnorf and Barry Larkin, the Hall of Fame baseball player who played for the Cincinnati Reds. — Bradley D. Blum, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for credible
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plausible
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  • However, this represented only one of several plausible geographic origins of her lineage, according to the researchers.
    — Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
  • In April, The Athletic reported that a move by United for Baleba was highly plausible, with expectations that the fee would be much lower.
    — Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026
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“Credible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/credible. Accessed 23 Aug. 2026.

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