believable
adjective
be·liev·able
bə-ˈlē-və-bəl 
: capable of being believed especially as within the range of known possibility or probability
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she had a believable excuse for missing the deadline
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Their performances were so top-notch and so believable and so dynamic.
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Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 13 June 2026
What was the challenge of making this fictional band’s stardom believable — the charisma, the presence on stage, the discography?
—Yvonne Villarreal, Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2026
What does a believable relationship between siblings look like on screen?
—Eric Farwell, Entertainment Weekly, 12 June 2026
In some cases, scammers might even have the property access code for tours and send legitimate-looking lease documents to would-be renters, making a fake listing more believable.
—Amber Gaudet
june 10, Charlotte Observer, 10 June 2026
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Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 13 June 2026
What was the challenge of making this fictional band’s stardom believable — the charisma, the presence on stage, the discography?
—Yvonne Villarreal, Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2026
What does a believable relationship between siblings look like on screen?
—Eric Farwell, Entertainment Weekly, 12 June 2026
In some cases, scammers might even have the property access code for tours and send legitimate-looking lease documents to would-be renters, making a fake listing more believable.
—Amber Gaudet
june 10, Charlotte Observer, 10 June 2026
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“Believable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/believable. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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