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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
Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 14 May 2026
Their new video credits actors who serve as body doubles for Jagger, Richards and Woods.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 14 May 2026
Scherfig’s other credits include Italian for Beginners, An Education, which was nominated for three Oscars, One Day, and The Riot Club.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 14 May 2026
After the credits rolled, Meadow delivered a speech with Diesel's help.
—Daniel S. Levine, PEOPLE, 14 May 2026
Geothermal was disadvantaged until 2022 when President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act included it in the renewable energy credits.
—Jordan Blum, Fortune, 14 May 2026
And the Cannes crowd greeted Schoenbrun’s bloody effort with a warm reception and standing ovation that clocked in at just under six minutes after the credits rolled, as well as a four-minute speech from the filmmaker.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 13 May 2026
Co-directors Peter Mortimer and Nick Rosen are veterans of mountain-climbing documentaries, and their credits with their production company, Sender Films, include a number of definitive works about the subculture.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 7 May 2026
Carridroit and Suter also share screenplay credits.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 7 May 2026
Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 15 May 2026
And though the pair aren't photographed together as much these days, Jenner credits her friend for ushering her into the modeling industry.
—Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 14 May 2026
Scott credits his breakout year at Miami to playing behind Bain.
—Rick Stroud, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 May 2026
Wilson credits the former’s investment for raising the standard across the WNBA.
—Erin Vanderhoof, Vanity Fair, 12 May 2026
Hoby credits his experience relieving at Texas for positioning him well for the transition to the bullpen in pro ball.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2026
The Gopher alum credits her former head coach, Erin Chastain, for preparing her for the pros.
—Marielle Mohs, CBS News, 11 May 2026
Silverman, who encountered the British original due to his parents, credits Tuccillo as instrumental to his vision of the show manifesting into reality.
—Arushi Jacob, Variety, 8 May 2026
Simmons helped Flaherty get started in scouting players for 247Sports; Flaherty credits him for helping lead him to his current position.
—Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 8 May 2026
Noun
In the second year, credits for customers with smart thermostat match those for folks with regular air conditioners.
—Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 14 May 2026
Their new video credits actors who serve as body doubles for Jagger, Richards and Woods.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 14 May 2026
Scherfig’s other credits include Italian for Beginners, An Education, which was nominated for three Oscars, One Day, and The Riot Club.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 14 May 2026
After the credits rolled, Meadow delivered a speech with Diesel's help.
—Daniel S. Levine, PEOPLE, 14 May 2026
Geothermal was disadvantaged until 2022 when President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act included it in the renewable energy credits.
—Jordan Blum, Fortune, 14 May 2026
And the Cannes crowd greeted Schoenbrun’s bloody effort with a warm reception and standing ovation that clocked in at just under six minutes after the credits rolled, as well as a four-minute speech from the filmmaker.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 13 May 2026
Co-directors Peter Mortimer and Nick Rosen are veterans of mountain-climbing documentaries, and their credits with their production company, Sender Films, include a number of definitive works about the subculture.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 7 May 2026
Carridroit and Suter also share screenplay credits.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 7 May 2026
Verb
Pimental also credits current and former Heat players for helping him throughout his ongoing ordeal.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 15 May 2026
And though the pair aren't photographed together as much these days, Jenner credits her friend for ushering her into the modeling industry.
—Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 14 May 2026
Scott credits his breakout year at Miami to playing behind Bain.
—Rick Stroud, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 May 2026
Wilson credits the former’s investment for raising the standard across the WNBA.
—Erin Vanderhoof, Vanity Fair, 12 May 2026
Hoby credits his experience relieving at Texas for positioning him well for the transition to the bullpen in pro ball.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2026
The Gopher alum credits her former head coach, Erin Chastain, for preparing her for the pros.
—Marielle Mohs, CBS News, 11 May 2026
Silverman, who encountered the British original due to his parents, credits Tuccillo as instrumental to his vision of the show manifesting into reality.
—Arushi Jacob, Variety, 8 May 2026
Simmons helped Flaherty get started in scouting players for 247Sports; Flaherty credits him for helping lead him to his current position.
—Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 8 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for credits
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TreasuryDirect is open to the general public, as well as entities such as trusts, estates, corporations, and state and local governments.—
Colin Dodds,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
14 May 2026
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Any taxpayer, including individuals, small businesses, large corporations, estates, and trusts, could be eligible, NTA said.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
11 May 2026
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Travel is a central theme for any Louis Vuitton creation, and its new array of megawatt Mythica jewels certainly ups the ante on the idea.—
Paige Reddinger,
Robb Report,
17 May 2026
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All production takes place in Hong Kong, where a team of about 10 artisans creates fewer than 100 jewels annually based on Janover’s designs.—
Anthony DeMarco,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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She surely was also exposed to Madame Charlotte Mentelle’s feminist beliefs and abolitionist leanings.—
Thomas Mallon,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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In certain lines of questioning from the prosecution, the Gheorghius’ personal beliefs seem to be on trial as much as their parenting.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
18 May 2026
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The 61st Academy of Country Music Awards, hosted by Shania Twain, are airing live on Prime Video and Amazon Music from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, meaning some of the genre's biggest stars are going home with new accolades under their belts.—
Jack Irvin,
PEOPLE,
18 May 2026
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The displays have won several prestigious design accolades, including the Red Dot Award and the Good Design Award.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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The film blends psychological thriller elements with transhumanist themes and body horror influences.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
16 May 2026
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In addition to these external influences, Dini emphasized that long-term domestic instability has left Somalia’s coastline vulnerable, weakening local institutions and lowering the risks for pirate networks.—
Nimi Princewill,
CNN Money,
15 May 2026
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The Army vet also attributes his long life to working out at the YMCA.—
Lexi Lane,
PEOPLE,
17 May 2026
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Edward Coulson, an economics professor at UC Irvine’s Paul Merage School of Business, attributes the low numbers to the region’s expensive home prices and down payment challenges.—
Amancai Biraben,
Daily News,
14 May 2026
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Probst believes that confidence and craziness to experiment is what has made the show endure after 26 years and 50 seasons.—
Brian Welk,
IndieWire,
20 May 2026
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The board president believes the board will do what the district says is the right thing.—
Andy Sheehan,
CBS News,
20 May 2026
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There are trophies and confetti cannons, and the whole thing is broadcast live on Fox, Fox Sports, and Tubi to millions of viewers.—
Derek C. Blasberg,
Vanity Fair,
19 May 2026
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Cody Johnson poses with his Male Artist of the Year and Entertainer of the Year trophies onstage after the ACM Awards in Las Vegas on May 17.—
People Staff,
PEOPLE,
19 May 2026
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“Credits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/credits. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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