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as in meritorious
deserving of high regard or great approval
a creditable effort, even if it didn't succeed completely
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as in plausible
worthy of being accepted as true or reasonable
let's look for a scientifically creditable explanation before going off into the realm of the supernatural
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Recent Examples of creditable
Its ten-year earnings growth rate is a highly creditable 23%.
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John Dorfman, Forbes, 12 Feb. 2024
Liverpool lost ground over Christmas and New Year, a couple of creditable draws and a dispiriting defeat against a weakened Leicester City casting Klopp’s team adrift.
—New York Times, 14 Jan. 2022
Guyana, with its new offshore oil discoveries, and the Dominican Republic, with its creditable economic performance, shine brightly in an otherwise depressing regional tableau.
—Jorge Heine, Foreign Affairs, 24 Aug. 2021
His administration has done a creditable job of lining up European countries; after some foot-dragging, Germany is now clearly committed to a unified approach.
—Martin Indyk, Foreign Affairs, 14 Feb. 2022
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John Dorfman, Forbes, 12 Feb. 2024
Liverpool lost ground over Christmas and New Year, a couple of creditable draws and a dispiriting defeat against a weakened Leicester City casting Klopp’s team adrift.
—New York Times, 14 Jan. 2022
Guyana, with its new offshore oil discoveries, and the Dominican Republic, with its creditable economic performance, shine brightly in an otherwise depressing regional tableau.
—Jorge Heine, Foreign Affairs, 24 Aug. 2021
His administration has done a creditable job of lining up European countries; after some foot-dragging, Germany is now clearly committed to a unified approach.
—Martin Indyk, Foreign Affairs, 14 Feb. 2022
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He was first deployed by the National Guard to Guantánamo Bay in 2004, then volunteered to serve in Iraq, where he was awarded the first of two Bronze Stars for meritorious service.Sharon LaFraniere, New York Times, 5 Dec. 2024
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Hegseth, a combat veteran, received two Bronze Stars, including a 2012 citation for meritorious service as a counterinsurgency instructor.Alexander Bolton, The Hill, 5 Dec. 2024
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This spiraled into a multi-stage interrogation of three other brothers where a plausible story was developed.Caleb Harris, Austin American-Statesman, 13 Dec. 2024
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Both the majority and the dissenters advance plausible arguments regarding the legality of Southern’s pricing practices under the RPA.Alden Abbott, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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Ending the pursuit of Haim would be a worthy message to the nation and to Harmeet Dhillon’s Civil Rights Division subordinates that there’s a new sheriff in town.The Editors, National Review, 13 Dec. 2024
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Justin Gregory Faux Leather Gloves A quality pair of gloves is a worthy investment in the winter.Clara McMahon, People.com, 1 Dec. 2024
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Others identified for deportation are serving prison terms, or have received a reprieve or deferral from an immigration judge due to a medical condition, a credible persecution threat or another extenuating factor.Nick Miroff The Washington Post, arkansasonline.com, 8 Dec. 2024
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Between 1850 and 2004, 51 credible tsunamis were recorded in San Francisco Bay, according to 2004 research led by Lori Dengler, a professor emeritus at Cal Poly Humboldt.Elizabeth Weise, USA TODAY, 7 Dec. 2024
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This example from Swiss Watch Expo is in excellent, near new condition with its full bracelet and original box.Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 13 Dec. 2024
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With its combination of skilled professionals, advanced technology, and affordability, Turkey—and Vera Clinic in particular—is an excellent choice for anyone seeking exceptional hair restoration results.William Jones, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
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Advertisement Rather, Harris would need to view the job as a probable career-capper, taking pride in solving complex problems that are eating away at her native state.George Skelton, Los Angeles Times, 15 Dec. 2024
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He was listed as questionable for the Lakers’ next game, in Atlanta on Dec. 6, before being upgraded to probable pregame and eventually playing.Jovan Buha, The Athletic, 14 Dec. 2024
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Advertisement Kurzel presents the iconography of America’s off-the-grid militia members — flags, swastikas, flyers in bars inviting the curious to meetings — with admirable straightforwardness.Joshua Rothkopf, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
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The Ravens did an admirable job bottling up the MVP candidate, but not long enough.Baltimore Sun staff, Baltimore Sun, 2 Dec. 2024
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The year’s most impressive filmmaking debut was the playwright Annie Baker’s soft but spiky recollection of life in western Massachusetts in the early ’90s.David Sims, The Atlantic, 9 Dec. 2024
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His second score was what coach Kevin O’Connell called the most impressive Darnold moment of the day.Alec Lewis, The Athletic, 9 Dec. 2024
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“Creditable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/creditable. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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