as in naiveté
readiness to believe the claims of others without sufficient evidence
teased her about her well-known gullibility by repeatedly offering to sell her the Brooklyn Bridge
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Noun
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As the second season wears on, this notion warps the plot in ways that strain credulity, and the series’ innumerable cliffhangers gum up the narrative with artificial tension.—
Daniel A. Gross,
The New Yorker,
17 Jan. 2025 -
In his absence — and the long-term absences, at various times, of Barnes, Quickley, Barrett, Poeltl, Kelly Olynyk and others — the Raptors have had to throw out some lineups that strain credulity as legitimate NBA lineups.—
Eric Koreen,
The Athletic,
29 Dec. 2024
Noun
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There’s a lot of naivete, certainly, in certain forms of popular music.—
Katherine Turman,
SPIN,
3 Feb. 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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This team looked dead and buried midway through the second half, their miserable performance having been utterly bereft of energy and belief.—
Mark Critchley,
The Athletic,
22 Feb. 2025
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But optimism, the belief that things can improve, and progress is possible, can be a powerful antidote to this struggle.—
Glenn Llopis,
Forbes,
22 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Initially, the app focused on simplicity, offering basic filters and a chronological feed.—
Mark Joseph,
Newsweek,
24 Feb. 2025
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Her effortless bob complemented the simplicity of the gown and her red-orange lip and nails played well off of the design’s midnight blue hue.—
Erin Jensen,
USA TODAY,
23 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The growing demand for thought leaders in niche sectors means there’s a significant opportunity for consultants to help clients build credibility, expand their influence, and attract high-value opportunities through strategic brand positioning. 4.—
Melissa Houston,
Forbes,
22 Feb. 2025
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Carroll also highlighted the importance of source credibility when researching for fun.—
Tom Rogers,
Newsweek,
21 Feb. 2025
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“Gullibility.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gullibility. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.
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