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Recent Examples of plausibility
By incorporating elements of real-world science, the novel creates a sense of plausibility that enhances its impact.
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William Mullane, USA TODAY, 10 Jan. 2025
The time when big clubs are linked with big players, with varying degrees of plausibility.
—Nick Miller, The Athletic, 7 Jan. 2025
Nevertheless, people frequently confuse plausibility for probability, assigning greater likelihood to specific stories that have the ring of truth.
—J. Peter Scoblic, Foreign Affairs, 13 Oct. 2020
As a result, the seductiveness of a particular narrative will not tempt decision-makers into mistaking plausibility for probability.
—J. Peter Scoblic, Foreign Affairs, 13 Oct. 2020
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William Mullane, USA TODAY, 10 Jan. 2025
The time when big clubs are linked with big players, with varying degrees of plausibility.
—Nick Miller, The Athletic, 7 Jan. 2025
Nevertheless, people frequently confuse plausibility for probability, assigning greater likelihood to specific stories that have the ring of truth.
—J. Peter Scoblic, Foreign Affairs, 13 Oct. 2020
As a result, the seductiveness of a particular narrative will not tempt decision-makers into mistaking plausibility for probability.
—J. Peter Scoblic, Foreign Affairs, 13 Oct. 2020
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for plausibility
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Collaborating with high-profile influencers who genuinely align with their brand values allows companies to authentically engage potential customers, all while building trust and credibility.—
Joshua Adragna,
Rolling Stone,
10 Feb. 2025
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The balance between mercy and accountability has always been delicate, but when that balance is disrupted without due process, the credibility of the entire system is weakened.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
7 Feb. 2025
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Studies have shown, for example, that the likelihood of triggering tipping points in the climate system — such as the dramatic slowdown of a vital current in the Atlantic Ocean — climb more steeply after 1.5°C of warming.—
Andrew Freedman,
Axios,
11 Feb. 2025
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Return processes are often messy, but as successes in Iraq and Afghanistan show, coordinating repatriation can enhance the protection of displaced communities and reduce the likelihood for further displacement upon return.—
Jesse Marks,
Foreign Affairs,
11 Feb. 2025
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The team of researchers said the new interpretation of humanity’s origin increases the probability of intelligent life elsewhere in the universe.—
Paul Smaglik,
Discover Magazine,
14 Feb. 2025
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Over those four months, Suarez was third among NL relievers in win probability added, a cool measure of relief value.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Feb. 2025
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“Plausibility.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plausibility. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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