plausibility
noun
plau·si·bil·i·ty
ˌplȯ-zə-ˈbi-lə-tē 
plural plausibilities
1
: the quality or state of being plausible
2
: something plausible
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At least some of these political stances are in the realm of plausibility at a time when their conservative allies control all levers of power in Washington and many have embraced aspects of a Christian nationalist agenda.
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Peter Smith, Chicago Tribune, 10 June 2025
Sunday's Ukrainian drone ambush on a Russian airbase more than 3,000 miles from the front lines has intensified a growing debate among U.S. military analysts over the plausibility of a similar attack launched from Chinese merchant vessels docked at American ports.
—Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 June 2025
Too bad, but anyway plot and plausibility are far less important than the experiential qualities Resurrection offers those willing to accept its fairy tale-like pitch.
—Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 23 May 2025
The plausibility of this argument figures to be a key component in the outcome of the trial.
—Jon Paul Hoornstra, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 May 2025
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Peter Smith, Chicago Tribune, 10 June 2025
Sunday's Ukrainian drone ambush on a Russian airbase more than 3,000 miles from the front lines has intensified a growing debate among U.S. military analysts over the plausibility of a similar attack launched from Chinese merchant vessels docked at American ports.
—Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 June 2025
Too bad, but anyway plot and plausibility are far less important than the experiential qualities Resurrection offers those willing to accept its fairy tale-like pitch.
—Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 23 May 2025
The plausibility of this argument figures to be a key component in the outcome of the trial.
—Jon Paul Hoornstra, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 May 2025
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“Plausibility.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/plausibility. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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