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Recent Examples of believably
This film serves as one of the best examples of his ability to sketch men who felt believably decent at their core.
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Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 17 Feb. 2026
Packed within that initial exchange is believably casual dialogue that conveys not only their inner concerns but also their relationship to their environment.
—Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 27 Jan. 2026
The movie also has an ace in the hole with Glen Powell, one of the few contemporary alpha-charisma actors that feel built for stuff like this and believably might have been bred in a farm upstate that specializes in All-American movie stars with gajillion-watt grins.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 11 Nov. 2025
The actress famously gained over 30 pounds to believably embody boxer Christy Martin by changing her diet and prioritizing strength training over a matter of grueling months.
—Nigel Smith, PEOPLE, 10 Nov. 2025
In the 80-minute play, Dold brings to life 19 characters and believably portrays not only Philip and Harry, but is father and mother, a closeted boyfriend, the boyfriend’s folk-singing sister and their parents, and some others along the way – each are distinct.
—Michelle F. Solomon, Miami Herald, 21 Oct. 2025
Based on the events of the episodes, the father could have believably been Logan, Jess, new boyfriend Paul, or some random Wookie cosplayer.
—Claire Franken, TVLine, 6 Oct. 2025
Okudera excels at writing intimate interpersonal moments between characters that are believably and recognizably everyday.
—Blake Simons, IndieWire, 6 Oct. 2025
The two best and most natural performances in the series come from Topliffe and Alyn Lind (sister to prolific, visually similar young actresses Emily and Natalie), both likable and believably uncomfortable with everything around them.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 24 Sep. 2025
Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 17 Feb. 2026
Packed within that initial exchange is believably casual dialogue that conveys not only their inner concerns but also their relationship to their environment.
—Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 27 Jan. 2026
The movie also has an ace in the hole with Glen Powell, one of the few contemporary alpha-charisma actors that feel built for stuff like this and believably might have been bred in a farm upstate that specializes in All-American movie stars with gajillion-watt grins.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 11 Nov. 2025
The actress famously gained over 30 pounds to believably embody boxer Christy Martin by changing her diet and prioritizing strength training over a matter of grueling months.
—Nigel Smith, PEOPLE, 10 Nov. 2025
In the 80-minute play, Dold brings to life 19 characters and believably portrays not only Philip and Harry, but is father and mother, a closeted boyfriend, the boyfriend’s folk-singing sister and their parents, and some others along the way – each are distinct.
—Michelle F. Solomon, Miami Herald, 21 Oct. 2025
Based on the events of the episodes, the father could have believably been Logan, Jess, new boyfriend Paul, or some random Wookie cosplayer.
—Claire Franken, TVLine, 6 Oct. 2025
Okudera excels at writing intimate interpersonal moments between characters that are believably and recognizably everyday.
—Blake Simons, IndieWire, 6 Oct. 2025
The two best and most natural performances in the series come from Topliffe and Alyn Lind (sister to prolific, visually similar young actresses Emily and Natalie), both likable and believably uncomfortable with everything around them.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 24 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for believably
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For a rebuilding team, the opportunity to add a Colin Graf, or a Drew O’Connor, or a Troy Stecher, or a Sam Malinski, and have that player compete credibly to make your lineup immediately, is a free method of creating organizational value of the variety that the Canucks are desperate for.—
Thomas Drance,
New York Times,
17 Feb. 2026
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Or did the Constitution’s system of checks and balances imply that the Washington administration could not credibly investigate itself?—
Claire Leavitt,
The Conversation,
4 Feb. 2026
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Jordan was visibly startled when Davidson yelled from the auditorium as audience members gasped.—
John Ross,
Vanity Fair,
23 Feb. 2026
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Pixar debuted the trailer and gave fans a reunion between a visibly aging Woody and his old pal Buzz Lightyear — but the reunion wasn’t even the biggest talking point.—
Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
23 Feb. 2026
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Thursday night probably won’t be one of those talked about on the Trojans’ tournament resume.—
Ryan Kartje,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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Since the last Bluey episode (for now at least) aired, most families with young kids have probably watched the Bluey canon at least a dozen times through.—
Miranda Rake,
Parents,
19 Feb. 2026
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Other jury awards in the festival’s main Competition went to less outwardly provocative, but no less trenchant, works.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
21 Feb. 2026
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Dukakis himself wasn't outwardly supportive of his fellow Democrat's efforts, either, telling a Seattle news outlet that private citizens should not try to conduct foreign policy.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
21 Feb. 2026
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But the figure is likely many times higher than Ayatollah Ali Khamenei admits, the experts say.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
21 Feb. 2026
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Some infectious disease experts say that the true number is likely much higher.—
Jennifer Berry Hawes,
CNN Money,
21 Feb. 2026
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To me, a vision brings alignment — internally with our staff, and externally with our customers, stakeholders, and partners.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
20 Feb. 2026
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Others may choose to analyse externally.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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“Believably.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/believably. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.
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