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Recent Examples of believably
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.
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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
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
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
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
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
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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The character of Julia is a reminder that no contemporary American filmmaker besides Whit Stillman can credibly write for WASPs.—
Peter Tonguette,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Feb. 2026
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The Kings who, credibly or not, have presented their four straight first-round ousters as building toward something greater now face the distinct possibility of missing the playoffs altogether for the first time since 2021.—
Andrew Knoll,
Daily News,
27 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Bill Clinton, with a calmer demeanor and visibly shaking hands, denied having any knowledge of Epstein’s crimes.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
3 Mar. 2026
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Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton was visibly outraged after learning that photos from her deposition had been leaked on social media.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
2 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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African wildcats didn’t evolve around water and probably would be just as wary of a bathtub as our domestic kitties.—
Popular Science Team,
Popular Science,
27 Feb. 2026
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But Pon thinks states will probably tax contributions from employers.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
27 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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The Housewives were outwardly angry with Angel for not providing suitable arrangements for their trip.—
McKinley Franklin,
HollywoodReporter,
1 Mar. 2026
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They are accomplished, driven, and outwardly functional.—
Kaitlyn Gomez,
USA Today,
27 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Similar to the time Apple took on the FBI by refusing to unlock an iPhone belonging to a terrorist suspect, Anthropic will likely be remembered as a principled and moral actor.—
Reed Albergotti,
semafor.com,
28 Feb. 2026
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The roughly 650-year-old ship, which was likely sailing from China to Temasek, a historic settlement on the site of modern-day Singapore, contained a record haul of Yuan Dynasty porcelain, according to the paper that detailed its discovery.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
28 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Perez has the words etched on his glove, a daily reminder of the high expectations that have been set — both internally and externally.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
27 Feb. 2026
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Excess moisture collects in a reservoir or drains externally, lowering the humidity and temperature inside.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Feb. 2026
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“Believably.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/believably. Accessed 5 Mar. 2026.
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