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
Brands that can meet this expectation will not only satisfy the demand for gen AI but also create unique experiences that build trust and credibility as well as foster engagement and customer loyalty.
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Alexandra Pastore, WWD, 13 Mar. 2025
The news comes as Binance fights to rebuild credibility after its $4.3 billion regulatory settlement.
—Mackenzie Sigalos, CNBC, 13 Mar. 2025
For Reed, these moments are vital for establishing the authenticity of his work — and in turn lending credibility to the stories of his subjects.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 13 Mar. 2025
Staying true to local roots builds trust and credibility.
—Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 11 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for credibility
Alexandra Pastore, WWD, 13 Mar. 2025
The news comes as Binance fights to rebuild credibility after its $4.3 billion regulatory settlement.
—Mackenzie Sigalos, CNBC, 13 Mar. 2025
For Reed, these moments are vital for establishing the authenticity of his work — and in turn lending credibility to the stories of his subjects.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 13 Mar. 2025
Staying true to local roots builds trust and credibility.
—Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 11 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for credibility
Recent Examples of Synonyms for credibility
Noun
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Trump has indulged in overly optimistic rhetoric about Moscow’s sincerity, and questions about his true aims linger.—
Christopher S. Chivvis,
Foreign Affairs,
18 Mar. 2025
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The pair’s smiles—seemingly so warm just moments prior—now appear painfully, alarmingly, pasted on, throwing their earlier sincerity into question.—
Naomi Fry,
The New Yorker,
15 Mar. 2025
Noun
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For example, Google Research has leveraged AI modeling and satellite imagery with Flood Hub to improve the reliability of flood forecasting, expanding coverage for vulnerable populations.—
Harrison Muiru,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
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This does not impact the reliability of our A220 fleet.—
Kris Van Cleave,
CBS News,
11 Mar. 2025
Noun
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These are essential for maintaining the integrity of a public service that millions of Americans depend on.—
William Lambers,
Newsweek,
10 Mar. 2025
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Confidentiality is a crucial part of our work and is essential to protect the integrity of the investigations and to ensure the safety and security of victims, witnesses, and all those with whom the Office interacts.—
Efrat Lachter,
Fox News,
10 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Beyond accuracy and trust, AI raises deeper concerns about control over food system data.—
Daphne Ewing-Chow,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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Rock’s talent includes shooting down German fighter planes with a single submachine gun and tossing grenades with great accuracy.—
Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
17 Mar. 2025
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After enough examples, the model can generate outputs with high enough accuracy or plausibility to be useful.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
27 Feb. 2025
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Every scene is a test — of belief, plausibility, modern faithlessness.—
Armond White,
National Review,
20 Dec. 2024
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“Credibility.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/credibility. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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