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
Phone scams continue to evolve and appear more believable.
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Susan Tompor, Freep.com, 26 Mar. 2026
This is entirely believable, in the sense that many people take years to recognize abuse.
—Robert Rubsam, The Atlantic, 26 Mar. 2026
The lead role in the Academy Award-winning 1984 film Amadeus went to Tom Hulce because director Miloš Forman felt that Hamill’s fame as Luke Skywalker would prevent him from being a believable Mozart, even though Hamill had played the part on stage.
—Sanat Pai Raikar, Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 Mar. 2026
The cast benefited from a rehearsal period that was focused on building an ensemble that was believable as a rock band and studio staff.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 22 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for believable
Susan Tompor, Freep.com, 26 Mar. 2026
This is entirely believable, in the sense that many people take years to recognize abuse.
—Robert Rubsam, The Atlantic, 26 Mar. 2026
The lead role in the Academy Award-winning 1984 film Amadeus went to Tom Hulce because director Miloš Forman felt that Hamill’s fame as Luke Skywalker would prevent him from being a believable Mozart, even though Hamill had played the part on stage.
—Sanat Pai Raikar, Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 Mar. 2026
The cast benefited from a rehearsal period that was focused on building an ensemble that was believable as a rock band and studio staff.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 22 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for believable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for believable
Adjective
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That 45-day mark is now looking pretty plausible.—
Ayana Underwood,
Outside,
27 Mar. 2026
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For weeks, both cases have seemed equally plausible to the market.—
Camila Domonoske,
NPR,
27 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The 21st century’s obstacles for young men—as seen in deaths of despair and lagging employment—have been amply publicized both by credible journalists and by charlatans such as Fuentes.—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
27 Mar. 2026
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This guide breaks down the most credible thinning hair treatments and products on the market, grounding each recommendation in what the evidence actually says.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Believable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/believable. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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