as in plausible
worthy of being accepted as true or reasonable
she had a believable excuse for missing the deadline
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Recent Examples of believable
Hathaway makes not just a believable pop star but an indelible portrait of an artist’s ego in extremes.
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Jake Coyle, Boston Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
The page mimics official branding, includes a believable knowledge base number and presents a big blue download button that feels familiar.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 21 Apr. 2026
Musically, this movie really shines with contributions from Twigs, ace producer Jack Antonoff, Charli xcx and others who are up to the task of creating a believable sound for Mother Mary.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 14 Apr. 2026
In his earliest appearances as Sam, Kani had to apply gray makeup to his beard and temples to be believable as the middle-aged employee.
—Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2026
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Jake Coyle, Boston Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
The page mimics official branding, includes a believable knowledge base number and presents a big blue download button that feels familiar.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 21 Apr. 2026
Musically, this movie really shines with contributions from Twigs, ace producer Jack Antonoff, Charli xcx and others who are up to the task of creating a believable sound for Mother Mary.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 14 Apr. 2026
In his earliest appearances as Sam, Kani had to apply gray makeup to his beard and temples to be believable as the middle-aged employee.
—Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for believable
Adjective
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Killen’s construction of the season one arc doesn’t let the character show off any plausible ingenuity or expertise.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Apr. 2026
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There are mud pools from Yellowstone National Park that have a squeamish gurgle, and hearing them amid a crackling bonfire feels unexpectedly harmonious, even plausible.—
Joshua Minsoo Kim,
Pitchfork,
28 Apr. 2026
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Officials added that state law allows coordination with ICE for individuals convicted of serious felonies or those facing credible charges, and said California does not interfere with federal immigration enforcement.—
Peter D'Abrosca , Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
1 May 2026
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Ask for credible sources and fact-check responses.—
LeeAnn Weintraub,
Daily News,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Believable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/believable. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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