credibility
noun
cred·i·bil·i·ty
ˌkre-də-ˈbi-lə-tē 
1
: the quality or power of inspiring belief
an account lacking in credibility
2
: capacity for belief
Her account exceeds credibility.
Examples of credibility in a Sentence
The new evidence lends credibility to their theory.
The scandal undermined her credibility as an honest politician.
In this instance, the lawyer's job is to make the jury doubt the witness's credibility.
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Candace Oehler, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
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Last year’s presidential election, which let to Nicolás Maduro remaining in power, was widely criticized in the Western Hemisphere for lacking credibility and legitimacy.
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The committee's credibility has been challenged after Kennedy removed all 17 of its original members and replaced them with appointees, some of whom have publicly expressed skepticism about vaccine safety.
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gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
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Candace Oehler, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Broadcast’s enduring megaphone of awareness and (to some extent) credibility, is undeniable, a new THR/Morning Consult poll shows.
—Erik Hayden, HollywoodReporter, 18 Sep. 2025
Last year’s presidential election, which let to Nicolás Maduro remaining in power, was widely criticized in the Western Hemisphere for lacking credibility and legitimacy.
—Syra Ortiz Blanes, Miami Herald, 18 Sep. 2025
The committee's credibility has been challenged after Kennedy removed all 17 of its original members and replaced them with appointees, some of whom have publicly expressed skepticism about vaccine safety.
—Jesus Mesa
gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
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“Credibility.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/credibility. Accessed 19 Sep. 2025.
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credibility
noun
cred·i·bil·i·ty
ˌkred-ə-ˈbil-ət-ē
1
: the quality or power of inspiring belief
a story without much credibility
2
: capacity for belief
an excuse beyond credibility
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