as in gullibility
readiness to believe the claims of others without sufficient evidence
the quack pushing the phony medicine was taking advantage of the credulity of people hoping for miracle cures
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Recent Examples of credulity
But the plot strains credulity to the breaking point.
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Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 27 Oct. 2024
While some easy parallels can be drawn between this grab bag of famous names — Chesney and Buffett shared a close friendship, for example, as do Osbourne and Slash — feel free to have some fun in the comments about an amusing pair that could strain credulity.
—Devon Ivie, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2024
But his idea of a conservative black urban mayor defies credulity.
—Armond White, National Review, 4 Oct. 2024
Fake casualty numbers were immediately announced by Hamas, to be instantly and unquestioningly spread by journalists whose credulity verged on complicity.
—Jeffrey Blehar, National Review, 18 Sep. 2024
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Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 27 Oct. 2024
While some easy parallels can be drawn between this grab bag of famous names — Chesney and Buffett shared a close friendship, for example, as do Osbourne and Slash — feel free to have some fun in the comments about an amusing pair that could strain credulity.
—Devon Ivie, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2024
But his idea of a conservative black urban mayor defies credulity.
—Armond White, National Review, 4 Oct. 2024
Fake casualty numbers were immediately announced by Hamas, to be instantly and unquestioningly spread by journalists whose credulity verged on complicity.
—Jeffrey Blehar, National Review, 18 Sep. 2024
See all Example Sentences for credulity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for credulity
Noun
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The turn-of-the-century resistance to the smallpox vaccine shows us that anti-vaccine beliefs do not arise in isolation.—
Helen L. Murphey / Made by History,
TIME,
29 Jan. 2025
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Despite his beliefs, many stand by the benefits of prioritizing diversity in workplaces, educational institutions, and organizations—as an inclusive environment can foster collaboration, new ideas and overall success.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
29 Jan. 2025
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Tascioni is an exuberant person by nature, which many antagonists mistake for naivete.—
Rachel Elspeth Gross,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
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Biden’s naivete on the matter can perhaps be excused, but not Trump’s.—
John Tamny,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
Noun
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The list includes books that emphasize simplicity, adaptability, and skill-building (and have a similar vibe to Nosrat’s book).—
Wilder Davies,
Bon Appétit,
17 Jan. 2025
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The simplicity of the dish hits the target on the bullseye.—
Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 Jan. 2025
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Cotter spent significant time Tuesday attacking the credibility of Fidel Marquez, a former ComEd executive who cut a deal with prosecutors in order to avoid serious prison time.—
Ray Long,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Jan. 2025
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Some opposition politicians questioned the credibility of the plan.—
Amanda Castro,
Newsweek,
27 Jan. 2025
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“Credulity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/credulity. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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