: 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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The presence of true New York legends like De Shields and Junior LaBeija, who plays the nostalgic Gus, the Theater Cat, gives The Jellicle Ball inherent cred.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 8 Apr. 2026
British live-fire cook Genevieve Taylor didn’t start out romanticizing cooking over an open flame, with visions of industry cred or Michelin stars dancing in her head.
—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 30 Mar. 2026
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
Bottega Veneta’s Maxi Veneta bag and those impossible-to-find Jacquemus x Nike Moon shoes give it serious street style cred—reminding us to always incorporate statement accessories amongst everyday essentials.
—Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 5 Mar. 2026
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Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 8 Apr. 2026
British live-fire cook Genevieve Taylor didn’t start out romanticizing cooking over an open flame, with visions of industry cred or Michelin stars dancing in her head.
—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 30 Mar. 2026
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
Bottega Veneta’s Maxi Veneta bag and those impossible-to-find Jacquemus x Nike Moon shoes give it serious street style cred—reminding us to always incorporate statement accessories amongst everyday essentials.
—Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 5 Mar. 2026
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“Cred.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cred. Accessed 29 Apr. 2026.
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