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Recent Examples of believable The acting is a saving grace, especially Edgar-Jones’ commitment to nuance and Poulter’s refreshingly shaded Lee, whose depth of awareness at a critical moment is a believable surprise, beautifully handled by the actor. Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2025 In this moment, master and apprentice finally talk as equals, their long-standing friendship much more believable than the implausible romance that's allegedly the root of the Republic's demise. Richard Edwards, Space.com, 24 Apr. 2025 Misleading real or generated images can make false claims seem more believable and even cause people to misremember real events. Arryn Robbins, The Conversation, 11 Apr. 2025 With technology becoming more complex and scams more believable, seniors face a uniquely dangerous combination of high financial risk and low digital defense. Sandy Carter, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for believable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for believable
Adjective
  • But doctors say many aspects of Biden’s diagnosis timeline are plausible: 70 and older: Men in this age group are typically not recommended for prostate cancer screening, per the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force.
    Sarah Whitmire, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025
  • There are multiple plausible explanations for both the bacteria’s presence and novelty.
    Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 21 May 2025
Adjective
  • Using the deployment of U.S. forces as leverage in trade negotiations could lead close allies to perceive U.S. commitments as less credible, Nam added.
    Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 19 May 2025
  • Two main issues are conveyed: No credible debt management approach exists.
    Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025

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“Believable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/believable. Accessed 28 May. 2025.

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