: credibility
specifically
: the ability to gain acceptance as a member of a particular group or class
used … his new street cred to develop contacts —
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Trump’s economic street cred has taken a pummeling as $10 trillion of wealth evaporates thanks to his policy chaos.
—William Pesek, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
Without the screen time or the mechanism behind it, the connection feels like industry politicking — the rapper gets a signal boost and Max accumulates producer cred.
—Sheldon Pearce, NPR, 8 Apr. 2025
First, the confluence of recent partnerships gives the brand a big boost in street cred and provides major tailwinds to revenue.
—Stockstory Team, CNBC, 22 Feb. 2025
Not only this, but clothing can also affect their street cred!
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 20 Mar. 2025
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William Pesek, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
Without the screen time or the mechanism behind it, the connection feels like industry politicking — the rapper gets a signal boost and Max accumulates producer cred.
—Sheldon Pearce, NPR, 8 Apr. 2025
First, the confluence of recent partnerships gives the brand a big boost in street cred and provides major tailwinds to revenue.
—Stockstory Team, CNBC, 22 Feb. 2025
Not only this, but clothing can also affect their street cred!
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 20 Mar. 2025
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“Cred.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cred. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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