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as in confidence
firm belief in the integrity, ability, effectiveness, or genuineness of someone or something
I'm afraid I don't put much credence in common gossip
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as in belief
mental conviction of the truth of some statement or the reality of some being or phenomenon
a foolish theory that, incredibly, once had wide credence among educated people
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Recent Examples of credence
This journey just adds to credence to the belief that the future of transportation is electric.
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New Atlas, 29 Mar. 2025
As a result, this index no longer has much credence among economists and forecasters.
—Robert Barone, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
Records obtained and reviewed by the Orlando Sentinel appear to lend credence to some of the arguments made in the filing regarding the activities involving Eboni Beauty Academy.
—Ryan Gillespie, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 June 2025
This is the reason to take away their benefits due to their economic condition – lending credence to the stereotype that the GOP is willing to take from the poor to give to the rich.
—Gary Franks, Hartford Courant, 24 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for credence
New Atlas, 29 Mar. 2025
As a result, this index no longer has much credence among economists and forecasters.
—Robert Barone, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
Records obtained and reviewed by the Orlando Sentinel appear to lend credence to some of the arguments made in the filing regarding the activities involving Eboni Beauty Academy.
—Ryan Gillespie, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 June 2025
This is the reason to take away their benefits due to their economic condition – lending credence to the stereotype that the GOP is willing to take from the poor to give to the rich.
—Gary Franks, Hartford Courant, 24 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for credence
Recent Examples of Synonyms for credence
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The findings show a growing generational divide in workplace confidence, and these fears are not necessarily unfounded.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 July 2025
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Full of confidence and eager to prove the worth of his colt, the veteran conditioner brilliantly prepared Forever Young for another run on American soil in the 2024 Breeders’ Cup Classic.—
Danny Brewer,
Forbes.com,
6 July 2025
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Grow by leaving awesome LinkedIn comments Identify your strongest beliefs Your commenting strategy needs a theme.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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Drilled into me back then was the belief that putting out big bestsellers, no matter the style or substance, would always be a net positive.—
Maris Kreizman
July 1,
Literary Hub,
1 July 2025
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Operational excellence matters, but what sets leaders apart is recovery: fast, proactive and rooted in consumer trust.—
Footwear News,
Footwear News,
10 July 2025
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Slim majorities of California voters had little or no trust that Gov. Gavin Newsom and the state Legislature act in the best interest of the public.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 July 2025
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The tax break, which provides a $7,500 for new EVs and a $4,000 credit for used EVs, is credited with helping make electric vehicles more affordable for many buyers.—
Alain Sherter,
CBS News,
14 July 2025
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The credits — worth up to $7,500 and $4,000 for purchases of new and used EVs, respectively — will disappear after Sept. 30.—
Jamie L. LaReau,
Freep.com,
14 July 2025
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Reagan restored the country’s faith after the national traumas of the Vietnam era and won passage of a significant tax reform bill and a major immigration measure, though his efforts to tame mounting federal deficits proved largely unsuccessful.—
Carl Leubsdorf,
Mercury News,
12 July 2025
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To all my babies that are listening to this one, big up yourself always because faith and hard work toward your vision will eventually place your dreams at your feet.—
Matthew Strauss,
Pitchfork,
11 July 2025
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“Credence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/credence. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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