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as in trusts
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 jewels
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 beliefs
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 accolades
public acknowledgment or admiration for an achievement
she deserves all the credit, since she did all the work
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as in influences
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 attributes
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 believes
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 credits
Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 2 Apr. 2026
Students involved are expected to graduate with professional production credits.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 2 Apr. 2026
Her credits also include Daisy Jones & The Six, Netflix’s Glamorous and episodes of Abbott Elementary and This Is Us.
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 2 Apr. 2026
Reduce that amount by any nonrefundable credits.
—Nancy Ashburn, Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
Get up to $90 in statement credits quarterly for purchases with Indeed on the Business Platinum Card.
—Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 2 Apr. 2026
Prazeres' astrophotography — and the drive to showcase real deep space images over CGI as the credits rolled — added to that sense of authenticity.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 1 Apr. 2026
The Better Cotton Initiative, the world’s largest sustainable cotton scheme, has employed the method since its inception, likening it to renewable energy credits.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 26 Mar. 2026
His writing credits extended further still.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 25 Mar. 2026
Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 3 Apr. 2026
Tellez credits both her father and Culler for her rise.
—Jaelen Gilkey, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
Aside from McDonald’s, Boutboul credits French entrepreneur Alain Cojean for reinventing France’s fast food scene — and for the better.
—Vivian Song, CNN Money, 3 Apr. 2026
Appaji credits his time at the school for his multidisciplinary approach to developing medical devices.
—IEEE Spectrum, 2 Apr. 2026
The sheriff’s office credits the eventual breakthrough to the formation of a Cold Case Unit and advances in modern investigative techniques.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 2 Apr. 2026
While Ortiz credits Walter Mercado as one of their earliest and most angelic gender nonconforming roots, they were first introduced to the world of drag kings in 2016 when asked to perform at Them Fatale, a local king show that raises funds for LGBTQ charities.
—Candace Hansen, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2026
White, with multiple joint replacements and fusions, credits medical innovation for sustaining his quality of life.
—Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
Dhaliwal credits his own abilities to paying close attention to his own thinking.
—Alexandra Sifferlin, The Atlantic, 31 Mar. 2026
Noun
Her additional credits include a recurring role in the Prime Video miniseries Daisy Jones and the Six, opposite Riley Keough, Sam Claflin, and Suki Waterhouse.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 2 Apr. 2026
Students involved are expected to graduate with professional production credits.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 2 Apr. 2026
Her credits also include Daisy Jones & The Six, Netflix’s Glamorous and episodes of Abbott Elementary and This Is Us.
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 2 Apr. 2026
Reduce that amount by any nonrefundable credits.
—Nancy Ashburn, Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
Get up to $90 in statement credits quarterly for purchases with Indeed on the Business Platinum Card.
—Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 2 Apr. 2026
Prazeres' astrophotography — and the drive to showcase real deep space images over CGI as the credits rolled — added to that sense of authenticity.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 1 Apr. 2026
The Better Cotton Initiative, the world’s largest sustainable cotton scheme, has employed the method since its inception, likening it to renewable energy credits.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 26 Mar. 2026
His writing credits extended further still.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 25 Mar. 2026
Verb
Crockett credits Jennings with drawing the music, and the concept, out of him.
—Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 3 Apr. 2026
Tellez credits both her father and Culler for her rise.
—Jaelen Gilkey, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
Aside from McDonald’s, Boutboul credits French entrepreneur Alain Cojean for reinventing France’s fast food scene — and for the better.
—Vivian Song, CNN Money, 3 Apr. 2026
Appaji credits his time at the school for his multidisciplinary approach to developing medical devices.
—IEEE Spectrum, 2 Apr. 2026
The sheriff’s office credits the eventual breakthrough to the formation of a Cold Case Unit and advances in modern investigative techniques.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 2 Apr. 2026
While Ortiz credits Walter Mercado as one of their earliest and most angelic gender nonconforming roots, they were first introduced to the world of drag kings in 2016 when asked to perform at Them Fatale, a local king show that raises funds for LGBTQ charities.
—Candace Hansen, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2026
White, with multiple joint replacements and fusions, credits medical innovation for sustaining his quality of life.
—Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
Dhaliwal credits his own abilities to paying close attention to his own thinking.
—Alexandra Sifferlin, The Atlantic, 31 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for credits
Noun
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Even attorneys who specialize in wills, trusts, estate planning and probate may have no experience dealing with Chapter 415 of the Florida Statutes.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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Wealthy couples frequently set up spousal lifetime access trusts, or SLATs, to get assets out of their estate but keep indirect access to them through their spouse.—
Hayley Cuccinello,
CNBC,
2 Apr. 2026
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Lucy Punch dazzles in jewels at The Audacity premiere in Los Angeles on March 31.—
Escher Walcott,
PEOPLE,
4 Apr. 2026
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The classic look, complete with structured shoulders and a high neck, was paired with old Hollywood hair and jewels, and brought her one-of-one class to the Paris premiere of the film.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Take time to renew your spiritual or religious beliefs.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
30 Mar. 2026
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In the comments, Ivey argued with fans using Bible verses and accused several of being sinners for their beliefs and lifestyles.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
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Machado went on to enjoy a long career in avant-garde theater, garnering accolades for his striking and magnetic stage presence, despite his modest claims otherwise.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
30 Mar. 2026
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The three-time MVP cannot miss two more games, or he’ll be disqualified for individual accolades such as MVP and All-NBA teams.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
26 Mar. 2026
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By accounting for how the rotating plasma core influences flows at the edge of the magnetic field, scientists can now predict exhaust behavior with more accuracy.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Apr. 2026
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Country music has long evolved by absorbing new influences.—
Amelia Edelman,
Southern Living,
3 Apr. 2026
Verb
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In some places, fish catches declined precipitously in medium depths, which Joye attributes to nutritionally barren conditions.—
Jeffrey Marlow,
New Yorker,
5 Apr. 2026
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Delta attributes nearly a quarter (24%) of its score to employee interactions with customers, and that score translates to 14% more revenue for seat miles, compared to Delta’s competitors.—
Catherina Gioino,
Fortune,
5 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Guerrero believes her sister wasn’t much better off at Villa Serena I than in her untended home.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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Designer and licensed residential contractor Judy Riddell believes downsizing can also be quite freeing for homeowners.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The storied program has also advanced to nine straight Northern California title games, with seven wins, and claimed 12 consecutive Oakland Athletic League trophies.—
PJ Green,
Kansas City Star,
31 Mar. 2026
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Over the last eight seasons, no team has won more trophies or played in more CONCACAF finals than LAFC.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Mar. 2026
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