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Recent Examples of believably
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.
—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
That’s because there are universal facial muscle patterns and expressions that come from concentrated physical effort, which are easy for software to believably mimic for a brief moment.
—Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 25 Feb. 2026
This film serves as one of the best examples of his ability to sketch men who felt believably decent at their core.
—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
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
That’s because there are universal facial muscle patterns and expressions that come from concentrated physical effort, which are easy for software to believably mimic for a brief moment.
—Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 25 Feb. 2026
This film serves as one of the best examples of his ability to sketch men who felt believably decent at their core.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for believably
Adverb
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Costco has simply committed, credibly, not to pull it.—
Charles Edward Gehrke,
Fortune,
28 Mar. 2026
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Second, when people are credibly accused, they should be immediately placed on leave.—
Kristine Phillips,
IndyStar,
24 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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The courtroom was visibly divided, with dozens of the father’s supporters on one side, and dozens of the son’s friends and former classmates on the other.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
30 Mar. 2026
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The legs on both sides of the field were visibly heavy from the 60th minute on, while the Denver faithful of 63,004 pined for a goal.—
Braidon Nourse,
Denver Post,
28 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Adams, who did not answer my e-mails—an alpha move, no doubt—would probably have been proud.—
Charles Bethea,
New Yorker,
2 Apr. 2026
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The pregnancy storyline this season is probably the most mature one the show’s had so far.—
Arushi Jacob,
Variety,
2 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Nothing Roberts does, the first baseman said, is to be outwardly questioned.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
25 Mar. 2026
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Although Reagan remained outwardly steadfast, he was briefed that his approval ratings were beginning to sour because of Lebanon.—
Karim Sadjadpour,
The Atlantic,
23 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Those furnishing a guest room or dorm would likely find a twin XL best suited for the space, and small children should do just fine with a twin mattress.—
Sharon Brandwein,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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The remains were found partially covered in sediment, and their position on a sediment pile suggests intentional placement, likely as part of a ritual funerary practice.—
Ryan Brennan
April 4,
Miami Herald,
4 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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What has your style been in communicating externally but also, really, internally?—
Fortune Editors,
Fortune,
2 Apr. 2026
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An awkward summer internally and externally in FoCo went south quickly, and Norvell wound up being fired in mid-October after a 2-5 start.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Believably.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/believably. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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