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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For example, investing heavily into Speech can eventually unlock the Charlatan perk, which makes lies more believable to other characters.
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Jason Fanelli, Rolling Stone, 23 Oct. 2025
What works about the movies — the believable kid behaviors, Skarsgård’s performance, and a steady stream of scares — isn’t what’s driving the show.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 22 Oct. 2025
Kirbi, there's a totally different sound to your voice that is sweet, pure and totally believable.
—Daniela Avila, PEOPLE, 21 Oct. 2025
As the series progressed, Carter went on to construct a highly believable world of Roy, with a sequence of meticulously outfitted penthouses, lofts, vacation homes, and castles, as well as private jets, yachts, a corporate boardroom, and a TV newsroom.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 19 Oct. 2025
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Jason Fanelli, Rolling Stone, 23 Oct. 2025
What works about the movies — the believable kid behaviors, Skarsgård’s performance, and a steady stream of scares — isn’t what’s driving the show.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 22 Oct. 2025
Kirbi, there's a totally different sound to your voice that is sweet, pure and totally believable.
—Daniela Avila, PEOPLE, 21 Oct. 2025
As the series progressed, Carter went on to construct a highly believable world of Roy, with a sequence of meticulously outfitted penthouses, lofts, vacation homes, and castles, as well as private jets, yachts, a corporate boardroom, and a TV newsroom.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 19 Oct. 2025
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“Believable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/believable. Accessed 24 Oct. 2025.
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