as in sincerity
the quality of being believed or accepted as true, real, or honest
The new evidence lends credibility to their theory. The scandal damaged her credibility as an honest politician. They doubted the credibility of the witness's story.
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Recent Examples of credibility
Organizers wanted to avoid creating barriers between people and a potentially life-saving resource, while leveraging a brand with strong local credibility.
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Kansas City Star,
1 July 2026
The larger share of drivers over the age of 65 are Baby Boomers, who made precious few appearances in the survey highlights, despite scoring high marks for credibility in the UK, specifically.
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Byron Hurd,
The Drive,
1 July 2026
Losing a son — as well as two nephews — to the war has raised Eisenkot’s profile among Israelis and given him credibility as someone who, having paid the ultimate price, won’t needlessly sacrifice soldiers.
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Sam Metz,
Los Angeles Times,
30 June 2026
The Lakers played their best basketball of the year during a late-season stretch when all three stars were healthy, breathing some credibility into their status as a contender.
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Dan Woike,
New York Times,
30 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for credibility
Kansas City Star,
1 July 2026
The larger share of drivers over the age of 65 are Baby Boomers, who made precious few appearances in the survey highlights, despite scoring high marks for credibility in the UK, specifically.
—
Byron Hurd,
The Drive,
1 July 2026
Losing a son — as well as two nephews — to the war has raised Eisenkot’s profile among Israelis and given him credibility as someone who, having paid the ultimate price, won’t needlessly sacrifice soldiers.
—
Sam Metz,
Los Angeles Times,
30 June 2026
The Lakers played their best basketball of the year during a late-season stretch when all three stars were healthy, breathing some credibility into their status as a contender.
—
Dan Woike,
New York Times,
30 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for credibility
Recent Examples of Synonyms for credibility
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But in her concentration, Porsha fumbled her words, which made the Faithfuls, who were desperate for a crumb of evidence so early in the game, suspicious of her sincerity.
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Several participants told The Washington Post that they were impressed with the sincerity and humility of the AI firm’s staff in discussing both ethical and spiritual implications.
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If new cars can't come straight out of the factory completely free of software errors, automakers can issue regular free updates and patches to vehicles to avoid safety and reliability issues down the line.
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On Monday, Six Flags announced that the ride's manufacturer would make enhancements to the Gold Rusher's vehicle to improve its performance, availability, and reliability.
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Donate today to preserve the quality and integrity of local journalism.
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Financial regulation is struggling to keep pace with the rapid development of artificial intelligence, according to European policymakers, who are grappling with how to support adoption while containing risks to market integrity and stability.
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There is an emphatic truthfulness to the story and the performances that anchor it, which is both refreshing and innovative.
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Some people thought the character was too much, but Danica managed to make her just that without losing the truthfulness, and the ending wouldn’t have worked without that.
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Despite concerns about the accuracy of the records in the new system, Sooknanan said, the administration shared the database with states, which used it on their rolls.
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But it is being pitched to the general public, albeit to those who care about accuracy.
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The lesson is that without internal logic, any story will lose its believability and, with it, its appeal.
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Yes, the glossy aesthetic occasionally dulls the impact of the director’s more tactile sensibilities, and a few script contrivances stretch believability.
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Further, there is no biological plausibility or clinical evidence supporting a life-prolonging effect of chiropractic care, especially for systemic disease as claimed by some in the field.
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Most of these claims are unfounded, lack evidence, and, frankly, even lack biological plausibility.
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Thu’s team hand-cut roughly 65 kilos of noodles, one of many marathon prep sessions undertaken in pursuit of authenticity.
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This is a film with genuine heart and authenticity that reflects modern Britain while speaking to audiences far beyond its borders.
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“Credibility.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/credibility. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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