as in sincerity
the quality of being believed or accepted as true, real, or honest
The new evidence lends credibility to their theory. The scandal damaged her credibility as an honest politician. They doubted the credibility of the witness's story.
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Recent Examples of credibility
Nominating individuals for high-profile government positions imbues them and their beliefs with credibility, no matter how far-fetched.
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Brooke Redmond, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Feb. 2025
And national media is not going to fix its credibility on its own.
—EW.com, 31 Jan. 2025
The matter of the AFL’s credibility was a unifying element for all concerned.
—Vahe Gregorian, Kansas City Star, 31 Jan. 2025
Senators suggested Gabbard’s support for someone who so famously leaked classified documents would undermine her credibility as Trump’s Director of National Intelligence.
—Brian Bennett, TIME, 30 Jan. 2025
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Brooke Redmond, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Feb. 2025
And national media is not going to fix its credibility on its own.
—EW.com, 31 Jan. 2025
The matter of the AFL’s credibility was a unifying element for all concerned.
—Vahe Gregorian, Kansas City Star, 31 Jan. 2025
Senators suggested Gabbard’s support for someone who so famously leaked classified documents would undermine her credibility as Trump’s Director of National Intelligence.
—Brian Bennett, TIME, 30 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for credibility
Recent Examples of Synonyms for credibility
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Debnam-Carey imbues Milla with the right level of sincerity to elicit empathy even when her practices are misguided, and Dee stands as a suitable voice of reason amid the copious noise (as does Ashley Zukerman as Bell’s beleaguered partner, Clive).—
Proma Khosla,
IndieWire,
7 Feb. 2025
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These words are one of the biggest markers of sincerity in language, according to Markowitz.—
Allie Volpe,
Vox,
1 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Good question—after all, Jaguars are not renowned for being paragons of reliability.—
Eric Bangeman,
Ars Technica,
14 Feb. 2025
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For industries that rely on real-time connectivity—whether in logistics, streaming services, or online marketplaces—network reliability is critical.—
Kyle J. Russell,
USA TODAY,
14 Feb. 2025
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Scientific agencies have been staffed by scientists; scientists have set scientific priorities; scientists have ensured the integrity of the science that is done, on the theory that scientists know their own complicated, technical, sometimes arcane work best.—
Katherine J. Wu,
The Atlantic,
14 Feb. 2025
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It should be earned through action, integrity, and accountability.—
Steve Grappe Special to the Democrat-Gazette,
arkansasonline.com,
14 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Information accuracy can depend on how recently the data was updated.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
8 Feb. 2025
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Unlike traditional shafts with a spine and defined kick point, Newton’s design encourages the entire shaft to load and release energy, creating a whip effect for improved power and accuracy.—
Edgar Thompson,
Orlando Sentinel,
7 Feb. 2025
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The Van Buren Institute then just takes leave of historical plausibility as a product of the 1940s.—
Anthony Paletta,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
7 Feb. 2025
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The events — which the film all but skips through, lest the viewer start to question its plausibility — turn the tables such that Oliver becomes beholden to Matthew’s whims, rather than vice versa.—
Natalia Winkelman,
IndieWire,
28 Jan. 2025
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“Credibility.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/credibility. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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