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as in confidence
firm belief in the integrity, ability, effectiveness, or genuineness of someone or something
I'm afraid I don't put much credence in common gossip
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as in belief
mental conviction of the truth of some statement or the reality of some being or phenomenon
a foolish theory that, incredibly, once had wide credence among educated people
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Recent Examples of credence
Aldermen must now determine if the legal threat has credence or is a posturing effort aimed at getting them in line.
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Jake Sheridan,
Chicago Tribune,
16 June 2026
This year’s run to the Cup Final gives some credence to that explanation.
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Jesse Granger,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
However, there were extenuating circumstances in both games, which, when factored alongside San Antonio’s Game 3 win at Madison Square Garden and their dominance for nearly three quarters in Game 4, lend credence to the notion a bounce-back effort could well be in the cards.
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Juan Carlos Blanco,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
Two features, however, lend credence to the idea that the device wasn’t a hoax.
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Ron Cowen,
Scientific American,
3 June 2026
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Jake Sheridan,
Chicago Tribune,
16 June 2026
This year’s run to the Cup Final gives some credence to that explanation.
—
Jesse Granger,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
However, there were extenuating circumstances in both games, which, when factored alongside San Antonio’s Game 3 win at Madison Square Garden and their dominance for nearly three quarters in Game 4, lend credence to the notion a bounce-back effort could well be in the cards.
—
Juan Carlos Blanco,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
Two features, however, lend credence to the idea that the device wasn’t a hoax.
—
Ron Cowen,
Scientific American,
3 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for credence
Recent Examples of Synonyms for credence
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What gives us confidence in this assertion?
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Soloviev brims with the confidence of a billionaire’s son who has managed to chart his own unusual course.
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Contrary to popular belief, the central bank has little influence over home loan rates.
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Most people who hold luxury beliefs are sincere.
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Jim waits 45 minutes after sending a trade alert before buying or selling a stock in his charitable trust’s portfolio.
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Clear terms help trust grow over time.
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But missing payments could lead to fees and, in some cases, hurt your credit.
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That’s just a credit to the writers on the show.
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Furthermore, no one will be discriminated against on the basis of their religious faith.
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Other critics question whether religious stories should be taught at all in schools attended by thousands of children of Muslim, Buddhist, Hindu and other faiths, and others who identify as atheist or agnostic.
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“Credence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/credence. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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