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as in trust
the right to take possession of goods before paying for them
because of their reputation for not paying their bills, no store will extend the family credit
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as in treasure
an asset that brings praise or renown
your intelligence and dedication are a credit to you, our choice for teacher of the year
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as in belief
mental conviction of the truth of some statement or the reality of some being or phenomenon
I give full credit to this report on the prevalence of cheating among college students today
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as in applause
public acknowledgment or admiration for an achievement
she deserves all the credit, since she did all the work
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as in influence
the power to direct the thinking or behavior of others usually indirectly
despite his legal woes, he has not yet lost all his credit with the administration in the White House
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as in to attribute
to explain (something) as being the result of something else
has to credit his success in picking winning lottery numbers to pure luck
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as in to believe
to regard as right or true
I simply cannot credit that story about the boy who was supposedly raised by wolves
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Recent Examples of credit
Austin Meek, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2025
The end credits feature several sequences, beginning with the band and Elton all bedridden in the hospital, wearing casts.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
ArsTechnica, 15 Sep. 2025
Forward’s 2023 online election campaign, which was credited for generating a broad swathe of support across Thailand’s disparate regions.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 15 Sep. 2025
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Noun
Biff Poggi isn’t taking credit for Bryce Underwood’s big game.
—Austin Meek, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2025
The end credits feature several sequences, beginning with the band and Elton all bedridden in the hospital, wearing casts.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
Verb
It has also been credited with inspiring future generations of fighter pilots.
—ArsTechnica, 15 Sep. 2025
Forward’s 2023 online election campaign, which was credited for generating a broad swathe of support across Thailand’s disparate regions.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 15 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for credit
Noun
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Jim waits 45 minutes after sending a trade alert before buying or selling a stock in his charitable trust's portfolio.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
17 Sep. 2025
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But the trust that would be required to reverse the breakdown in strategic cooperation more generally is nearly gone.—
Thomas Wright,
The Atlantic,
17 Sep. 2025
Noun
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For the first time, fans can get up close to huge numbers of Bowie's treasures, from his groundbreaking costumes to his favourite instruments.—
Robbie Griffiths,
NPR,
13 Sep. 2025
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The franchise revolves around the planet Pandora, a dangerous world full of alien treasures that attracts Vault Hunters from across the universe looking for the next big score.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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This result should give Spurs and Frank belief.—
Jay Harris,
New York Times,
21 Sep. 2025
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These confrontations positioned Kirk as accessible and confident in his polarizing beliefs and created a sense of intellectual challenge that appealed to competitive young students.—
Lily Mae Lazarus,
Fortune,
20 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Clad in a chain-mail dress with sheer stripes and waist-length hair, Wilson's appearance during the Chris Habana show was greeted with raucous applause.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
16 Sep. 2025
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But applause fades when health fails, when relationships suffer or when leaders disappear completely.—
Anastasia Paruntseva,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The Queen’s Universal Appeal Marie Antoinette was a fashion icon in her own right, a precursor to modern celebrities, and her influence has had a lasting impact on the arts as a whole.—
Laia Farran Graves,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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The examination of the influences has turned into a cultural cornerstone.—
Chase Hunter,
Mercury News,
19 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The cities of Miami and Miami Beach saw declines in their street homeless populations, something in Miami that was attributed at least in part to partnerships with local government and law enforcement.—
Miami Herald archives,
Miami Herald,
17 Sep. 2025
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The screenshots of Discord messages include messages from the user name zealous_moneky_55095, which is attributed to Robinson.—
Marni Rose McFall,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Matt believes that Ethan is handling the transition from high school to the pros well.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
20 Sep. 2025
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Streetwear and high fashion were then only beginning to intersect, often to the greater benefit of the latter; many people in the industry believed that urban aesthetics were being appropriated by European fashion houses.—
Ana Karina Zatarain,
New Yorker,
19 Sep. 2025
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What’s more, all this innovation is contained within a movement that measures just 4 mm thick—despite the presence of 379 individual components and 44 jewels.—
Oren Hartov,
Robb Report,
20 Sep. 2025
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There are also mile-wide court dresses; a step-by-step look at the queen’s daily toilette, and a replica of the jewels from the Affair of the Diamond Necklace, which saw Marie Antoinette’s reputation damaged by false criminal accusations.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
19 Sep. 2025
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“Credit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/credit. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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