believable
adjective
be·liev·able
bə-ˈlē-və-bəl 
: capable of being believed especially as within the range of known possibility or probability
Examples of believable in a Sentence
she had a believable excuse for missing the deadline
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Scherzinger is perfectly believable as a silent film star with her wide eyes and broad expressions.
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Jenelle Riley, Variety, 9 June 2025
While this is not as drastic as the potential stock price of $30, it cannot be ignored that the stock falling to $75 seems quite believable.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025
Pam is the engaging center of the story, and that’s thanks not only to the fine writing, but also to Ashley Horiuchi’s eminently believable portrayal.
—Rob Hubbard, Twin Cities, 2 June 2025
Photos of landscapes, such as a boat on the waves or trees in a forest, are brought to life with believable rippling effects.
—Simon Hill, Wired News, 30 May 2025
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Jenelle Riley, Variety, 9 June 2025
While this is not as drastic as the potential stock price of $30, it cannot be ignored that the stock falling to $75 seems quite believable.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025
Pam is the engaging center of the story, and that’s thanks not only to the fine writing, but also to Ashley Horiuchi’s eminently believable portrayal.
—Rob Hubbard, Twin Cities, 2 June 2025
Photos of landscapes, such as a boat on the waves or trees in a forest, are brought to life with believable rippling effects.
—Simon Hill, Wired News, 30 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for believable
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“Believable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/believable. Accessed 14 Jun. 2025.
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