: credibility
specifically
: the ability to gain acceptance as a member of a particular group or class
used … his new street cred to develop contacts —
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Abbas never had Arafat’s street cred or his terrorist bona fides — two facts that hindered his popularity.
—Sean Durns, The Washington Examiner, 6 June 2025
At the same time, the brand’s up-for-anything backpacks, sleeping bags, and camping gear do come with green cred: The fabrics, buckles, and zippers are certified by either Bluesign or Oeko-Tex, which set environmental-impact standards.
—Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 18 Mar. 2025
The search for genuine suffering is part of the draw, but when done right, the pain adds to celebrity cred.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 27 May 2025
Meeting the conference Jack has also established a unique street cred among House Republicans, especially his first-term colleagues.
—Mychael Schnell, The Hill, 1 May 2025
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Sean Durns, The Washington Examiner, 6 June 2025
At the same time, the brand’s up-for-anything backpacks, sleeping bags, and camping gear do come with green cred: The fabrics, buckles, and zippers are certified by either Bluesign or Oeko-Tex, which set environmental-impact standards.
—Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 18 Mar. 2025
The search for genuine suffering is part of the draw, but when done right, the pain adds to celebrity cred.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 27 May 2025
Meeting the conference Jack has also established a unique street cred among House Republicans, especially his first-term colleagues.
—Mychael Schnell, The Hill, 1 May 2025
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“Cred.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cred. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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