as in plausible
worthy of being accepted as true or reasonable
she had a believable excuse for missing the deadline
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Recent Examples of believable
That is especially problematic given that the current state of AI technology can produce believable videos and that AI video technology is only improving.
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Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 30 Apr. 2026
These interruptions feel familiar, making the eventual release believable.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2026
On a clear merge into mountain traffic, that number feels entirely believable.
—Chris Jackson, Denver Post, 24 Apr. 2026
The page mimics official branding, includes a believable knowledge base number and presents a big blue download button that feels familiar.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 21 Apr. 2026
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Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 30 Apr. 2026
These interruptions feel familiar, making the eventual release believable.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2026
On a clear merge into mountain traffic, that number feels entirely believable.
—Chris Jackson, Denver Post, 24 Apr. 2026
The page mimics official branding, includes a believable knowledge base number and presents a big blue download button that feels familiar.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 21 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for believable
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Totally possible, totally plausible.—
Brendan Quinn,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
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Who is murdered, why and Clare’s entanglement in the whole deal unfold over the remainder of the novel, featuring much tighter and more plausible plotting than your average suspense story.—
John Warner,
Chicago Tribune,
16 May 2026
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For boards and executive teams, the focus is on developing clear insight and practical capabilities that support timely, credible responses when reputational challenges emerge.—
John M. Bremen,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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McFarlane has won just one of his five matches, the semi-final against Leeds, but did also earn credible 1-1 draws at Manchester City (in January) and Liverpool.—
Simon Johnson,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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“Believable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/believable. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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