: credibility
specifically
: the ability to gain acceptance as a member of a particular group or class
Switzerland's largest city has upped its culinary cred and is emerging as one of Europe's hottest food destinations. —
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To add to the project's green cred, it's fronted by a complex facade that includes solar panels and an automation system by specialist EBSA that will significantly reduce mechanical cooling requirements.
—Adam Williams
march 06, New Atlas, 6 Mar. 2026
For films that lack the marketing muscle of a major studio, the hype, critical cred and global media attention that comes from a festival premiere at Berlin, Cannes or Venice can make the difference between success or oblivion.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 12 Feb. 2026
Coco Jones soars through 'Lift Every Voice and Sing'
As the daughter of former NFL defensive lineman Mike Jones, Coco Jones already had some football cred heading into her Super Bowl performance.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 8 Feb. 2026
Encinitas may not have the cache of destinations like Ojai and Big Sur, but it’s got just the right mix of surf culture, spirituality, and serious spa cred to make it on this list.
—Jen Murphy, Outside, 1 Feb. 2026
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Adam Williams
march 06, New Atlas, 6 Mar. 2026
For films that lack the marketing muscle of a major studio, the hype, critical cred and global media attention that comes from a festival premiere at Berlin, Cannes or Venice can make the difference between success or oblivion.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 12 Feb. 2026
Coco Jones soars through 'Lift Every Voice and Sing'
As the daughter of former NFL defensive lineman Mike Jones, Coco Jones already had some football cred heading into her Super Bowl performance.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 8 Feb. 2026
Encinitas may not have the cache of destinations like Ojai and Big Sur, but it’s got just the right mix of surf culture, spirituality, and serious spa cred to make it on this list.
—Jen Murphy, Outside, 1 Feb. 2026
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“Cred.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cred. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.
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