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as in trusts
the right to take possession of goods before paying for them
because of their reputation for not paying their bills, no store will extend the family credit
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as in jewels
an asset that brings praise or renown
your intelligence and dedication are a credit to you, our choice for teacher of the year
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as in beliefs
mental conviction of the truth of some statement or the reality of some being or phenomenon
I give full credit to this report on the prevalence of cheating among college students today
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as in accolades
public acknowledgment or admiration for an achievement
she deserves all the credit, since she did all the work
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as in influences
the power to direct the thinking or behavior of others usually indirectly
despite his legal woes, he has not yet lost all his credit with the administration in the White House
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as in attributes
to explain (something) as being the result of something else
has to credit his success in picking winning lottery numbers to pure luck
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as in believes
to regard as right or true
I simply cannot credit that story about the boy who was supposedly raised by wolves
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Recent Examples of credits
Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 5 June 2026
His credits include the action films Diablo and Dominique.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 4 June 2026
The moment stuck with her long after the credits rolled.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 4 June 2026
The opening credits have also led to some viral social media recreations.
—Carolyn Burt, Oc Register, 29 May 2026
Production credits include creative director Ned Reid; producers Amie Green, Leah Hall, Girard Hardy and Jeff Mielcarz; writers Tom Carter and Jeff Mielcarz; and art director Jason Johnson.
—Hugo Rojo, AJC.com, 28 May 2026
Her other credits include Apple TV’s Schmigadoon!
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 28 May 2026
Her credits also include The Romanoffs, Rookie Blue and feature films American Woman and Ophelia.
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 28 May 2026
At the end of the episode, when Anne is all alone, Nick appears calling for her, and the credits roll.
—Erin Jensen, USA Today, 28 May 2026
Diane Brady, Fortune, 28 May 2026
The four-time Tony nominee credits his wife and three sons as his grounding force.
—ABC News, 28 May 2026
Growing up between the United States and Israel, Simon credits her adaptability and resilience with helping shape her investing philosophy and close founder relationships.
—Truebridge Capital, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
Coach James Knapp credits the production to a balanced lineup.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 27 May 2026
Paul Greengrass credits him as being one of a handful of directors who invented the language of film craft.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 27 May 2026
Lopez has been a member of the STARS program for the last three years and credits it for much of her success.
—Cyril A. Reinicke, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 May 2026
When building the balance sheet, the Fed credits itself with digital cash and uses it to buy assets from banks, creating reserves.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 22 May 2026
Woldegebriel credits an early opportunity to open a storefront on Bond Street in Manhattan — made possible by Kenneth Cole — as a defining moment in the company’s trajectory.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 20 May 2026
Noun
Handy has more than 150 acting credits to his name and had acted across television and film since the 1970s.
—Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 5 June 2026
His credits include the action films Diablo and Dominique.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 4 June 2026
The moment stuck with her long after the credits rolled.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 4 June 2026
The opening credits have also led to some viral social media recreations.
—Carolyn Burt, Oc Register, 29 May 2026
Production credits include creative director Ned Reid; producers Amie Green, Leah Hall, Girard Hardy and Jeff Mielcarz; writers Tom Carter and Jeff Mielcarz; and art director Jason Johnson.
—Hugo Rojo, AJC.com, 28 May 2026
Her other credits include Apple TV’s Schmigadoon!
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 28 May 2026
Her credits also include The Romanoffs, Rookie Blue and feature films American Woman and Ophelia.
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 28 May 2026
At the end of the episode, when Anne is all alone, Nick appears calling for her, and the credits roll.
—Erin Jensen, USA Today, 28 May 2026
Verb
Stina Ehrensvard, last year’s WEOY winner and founder of Stockholm cybersecurity firm Yubico, credits Sweden’s childcare system with making her path possible.
—Diane Brady, Fortune, 28 May 2026
The four-time Tony nominee credits his wife and three sons as his grounding force.
—ABC News, 28 May 2026
Growing up between the United States and Israel, Simon credits her adaptability and resilience with helping shape her investing philosophy and close founder relationships.
—Truebridge Capital, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
Coach James Knapp credits the production to a balanced lineup.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 27 May 2026
Paul Greengrass credits him as being one of a handful of directors who invented the language of film craft.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 27 May 2026
Lopez has been a member of the STARS program for the last three years and credits it for much of her success.
—Cyril A. Reinicke, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 May 2026
When building the balance sheet, the Fed credits itself with digital cash and uses it to buy assets from banks, creating reserves.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 22 May 2026
Woldegebriel credits an early opportunity to open a storefront on Bond Street in Manhattan — made possible by Kenneth Cole — as a defining moment in the company’s trajectory.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 20 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for credits
Noun
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The deduction cap is imposed on trusts and estates, the experts said, which was unexpected.—
Hayley Cuccinello,
CNBC,
4 June 2026
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Any taxpayer, including individuals, small businesses, large corporations, estates and trusts, could be eligible, Collins said.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
4 June 2026
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Great luxury jewels are designed to adorn with beauty and distinction, plus engineered and handmade to live and move on the body with ease.—
Kyle Roderick,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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In the space of 15 years, a milestone that will be marked with a Paris soiree in early July, the company has leveraged its initial digital-first model of highly personalizable jewels made to order in France, into a business with some 100 employees.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
27 May 2026
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Everyone involved returned to a civil state, as activists on both sides settled down to do interviews with media, and some did the interviews right next to the activists of opposing beliefs.—
Jackson Thompson OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
1 June 2026
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While menopause is undeniably biological, researchers continue exploring how social attitudes, cultural beliefs, and lived experience may influence the way symptoms are perceived and discussed.—
Meggen Harris,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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The spa The Mandarin Oriental’s spa is a major draw—and not only because the wellness center has earned some of the highest accolades in the city.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Her novels have won accolades from the New York Times, the American Booksellers Association, the American Library Association, and Junior Library Guild.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 June 2026
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Alonetogether, an upscale restaurant from Houston chef Jonny Rhodes, has opened in Midtown with a menu rooted in Haitian-French-Creole cooking with Thai influences.—
Olivia Wakim,
AJC.com,
6 June 2026
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The greatest influences of my life lived and created here.—
Gene Park,
Washington Post,
6 June 2026
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Instead, Wolff, now 43, attributes her mindset to a competitive spirit and egalitarian upbringing, one in which both of her parents had their own businesses and she and her brother were never treated differently because of their genders.—
Danielle McNally,
InStyle,
28 May 2026
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At public appearances, Trump is often seen wearing makeup to conceal bruising on his hands, which the White House attributes to handshaking and regular aspirin use.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
26 May 2026
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Energy consultancy Rystad, meanwhile, believes a $1-2 per barrel premium on oil prices is a conservative estimate.—
Hanna Ziady,
CNN Money,
4 June 2026
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It's been 26 years since the original film debuted, and actor and producer Shawn Wayans believes that comedy serves an even bigger purpose today.—
Jobina Fortson-Evans,
CBS News,
3 June 2026
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Our guide, Walter, and our wildlife spotter, Howard, both deserve trophies.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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The club and incoming head coach Jose Mourinho agree on the need to strengthen the squad after two seasons in a row without winning any major trophies.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
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“Credits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/credits. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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