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as in confidence
firm belief in the integrity, ability, effectiveness, or genuineness of someone or something
I'm afraid I don't put much credence in common gossip
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as in belief
mental conviction of the truth of some statement or the reality of some being or phenomenon
a foolish theory that, incredibly, once had wide credence among educated people
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Recent Examples of credence
Coral’s results also lend credence to a recent NVIDIA research thesis that small models, when used in the right way, can rival or even outperform their larger cousins.
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Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 7 Aug. 2025
That Wolff himself suffered from migraines almost certainly contributed to this typology, and other descriptions of his temperament by students and peers lends credence to the idea that his notion of the migraine personality was to some extent autobiographical.
—Tom Zeller Jr.
july 30, Literary Hub, 30 July 2025
Trump’s Truth Social post had the air of a victory dance, lending credence to the idea that the cancellation was, if not a Trump directive, then at least a decision made by executives looking to get on the president’s good side.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 25 July 2025
The latest cosmological research is now lending credence to a controversial theory suggesting that the entire Milky Way galaxy is located near the center of a massive void.
—Jack Knudson, Discover Magazine, 8 July 2025
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Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 7 Aug. 2025
That Wolff himself suffered from migraines almost certainly contributed to this typology, and other descriptions of his temperament by students and peers lends credence to the idea that his notion of the migraine personality was to some extent autobiographical.
—Tom Zeller Jr.
july 30, Literary Hub, 30 July 2025
Trump’s Truth Social post had the air of a victory dance, lending credence to the idea that the cancellation was, if not a Trump directive, then at least a decision made by executives looking to get on the president’s good side.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 25 July 2025
The latest cosmological research is now lending credence to a controversial theory suggesting that the entire Milky Way galaxy is located near the center of a massive void.
—Jack Knudson, Discover Magazine, 8 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for credence
Noun
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Beccacece has tried to channel the growing confidence.—
Jack Lang,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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These numbers highlight a challenge that extends far beyond accounting, and that’s not understanding the critical link between financial confidence and entrepreneurial growth.—
Melissa Houston,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Contrary to her husband’s belief, she is not chased by paparazzi.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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The vast majority of citizens no longer trust that hard work pays off and belief in the American dream has hit a record low.—
John Hope Bryant,
Time,
6 Sep. 2025
Noun
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To address this credibility question and establish trust, the impact of uncertainty must be accounted for.—
Eric Siegel,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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And even longer to develop the trust.—
Richard B. Williams,
Denver Post,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Mid-summer changes to United’s revolving credit facility indicated a switch in strategy, and there was a more aggressive approach in the market following a summit in Iceland between Sir Jim Ratcliffe, chief executive Omar Berrada and director of football Jason Wilcox.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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Their season might not be officially over – the Angels are not mathematically eliminated with 20 games left – but the final credits are beginning to roll on another box-office bust that will extend their playoff drought to 11 years and mark their 10th straight season with a losing record.—
Mike Digiovanna,
Oc Register,
7 Sep. 2025
Noun
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That combination of personal faith, bold activism, and national political influence gave Kirk a stature few others in the movement could match.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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For Jordan, that battle has meant staying grounded in his faith and refusing to let the disease isolate him.—
Essence,
Essence,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Credence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/credence. Accessed 13 Sep. 2025.
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