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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Susan Tompor, Freep.com, 26 Mar. 2026
This is entirely believable, in the sense that many people take years to recognize abuse.
—Robert Rubsam, The Atlantic, 26 Mar. 2026
The cast benefited from a rehearsal period that was focused on building an ensemble that was believable as a rock band and studio staff.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 22 Mar. 2026
There was no believable immediate threat.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 21 Mar. 2026
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“Believable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/believable. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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