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Recent Examples of believably
Crane offered a similar read, describing the collection as both new and familiar — the kind of pieces that could believably have been thrifted from a Venice Beach shop, even as fabrications like Terry and slub cotton give them a softer, more contemporary hand.
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Renan Botelho,
Footwear News,
24 June 2026
Now come Rayo Vallecano of Spain in the German city of Leipzig tonight (Wednesday) and, barely believably, the possibility of a third piece of significant silverware for Palace in 13 months.
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Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
27 May 2026
And yet, despite being afforded a strong-enough platform to deliver a main character worth seeing, Fraser can’t begin to find the gravitas required to believably lead the free world.
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Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
26 May 2026
Still, these are relatively minor crimes, evidence only that Andy is complex and believably flawed.
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Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
30 Apr. 2026
For the project, Theron, famous for performing the vast majority of her stunts in action films like Atomic Blonde and The Old Guard, trained with rock climber Beth Rodden to believably portray Sasha, an avid adventurer.
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Nigel Smith,
PEOPLE,
25 Apr. 2026
Laura’s willing absorption into Betty’s tranquil life of gardening and cooking is swift and pleasant — believably so thanks to the acute portrayals of Beer and Auer.
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Robert Abele,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Mar. 2026
This year, the WBC believably does that.
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Hannah Keyser,
CNN Money,
16 Mar. 2026
Levine and Katz behave believably like brothers, impatiently sparring with each other.
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Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
10 Mar. 2026
Renan Botelho,
Footwear News,
24 June 2026
Now come Rayo Vallecano of Spain in the German city of Leipzig tonight (Wednesday) and, barely believably, the possibility of a third piece of significant silverware for Palace in 13 months.
—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
27 May 2026
And yet, despite being afforded a strong-enough platform to deliver a main character worth seeing, Fraser can’t begin to find the gravitas required to believably lead the free world.
—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
26 May 2026
Still, these are relatively minor crimes, evidence only that Andy is complex and believably flawed.
—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
30 Apr. 2026
For the project, Theron, famous for performing the vast majority of her stunts in action films like Atomic Blonde and The Old Guard, trained with rock climber Beth Rodden to believably portray Sasha, an avid adventurer.
—
Nigel Smith,
PEOPLE,
25 Apr. 2026
Laura’s willing absorption into Betty’s tranquil life of gardening and cooking is swift and pleasant — believably so thanks to the acute portrayals of Beer and Auer.
—
Robert Abele,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Mar. 2026
This year, the WBC believably does that.
—
Hannah Keyser,
CNN Money,
16 Mar. 2026
Levine and Katz behave believably like brothers, impatiently sparring with each other.
—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
10 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for believably
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Now the same coalition of black women who could credibly claim the first fulfillment of a black agenda in recent memory pressed their advantage.
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Today, even an advisor with a great Rolodex can credibly match a handful of qualified buyers to a listing.
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The defense attorney's opening remarks were disrupted as Pino continued to visibly react, and the jurors left the courtroom, with opening statements resuming the following day.
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Other videos show visibly terrified students streaming out of the school campus, some holding and embracing each other.
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The long-term health effects of the fire and its smoke probably won’t be known unless researchers conduct a follow-up study, said Eisenman of UCLA.
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Chan says the trend probably isn't for daters who have a problem overworking in their relationships.
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His dad, Rick Brunson, a former player who now works as a Knicks assistant coach, seemed markedly more excited, at least outwardly, to be there.
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Other candidates, Othman said, were not as outwardly against Israel’s war with Hamas.
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Gansey will likely look to address the backcourt and wing positions in his next moves as NBA free agency continues.
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After reviewing the security footage, McCurnin noticed the suspect appeared to be traveling on an electric scooter and believed the person likely lived nearby.
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When best-in-class components are available externally, most firms source them externally.
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Additionally, poor gut health may impair nutrient absorption and increase systemic inflammation, which Sahaya notes can manifest externally on the skin.
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“Believably.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/believably. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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