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How is the word credence different from other nouns like it?

Some common synonyms of credence are belief, credit, and faith. While all these words mean "assent to the truth of something offered for acceptance," credence suggests intellectual assent without implying anything about grounds for assent.

a theory now given credence by scientists

When is it sensible to use belief instead of credence?

In some situations, the words belief and credence are roughly equivalent. However, belief may or may not imply certitude in the believer.

my belief that I had caught all the errors

When is credit a more appropriate choice than credence?

The words credit and credence are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, credit may imply assent on grounds other than direct proof.

gave full credit to the statement of a reputable witness

Where would faith be a reasonable alternative to credence?

The meanings of faith and credence largely overlap; however, faith almost always implies certitude even where there is no evidence or proof.

an unshakable faith in God

Examples Sentences

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Recent Examples of credence Ventura’s claims of the violence the ‘Me & U’ singer lived with from Combs over their more than decade long relationship were given further credence in May when 2016 hotel security footage of a towel wearing Combs pummeling Ventura in the corridor of an upmarket LA hotel was made public. Dominic Patten, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2024 An analysis newly published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) exploring the Women’s Health Initiative (WHI) study, gives further credence to Winona’s bioidentical approach to HRT as the leading treatment for menopause symptoms. Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 7 Aug. 2024 And it’s been given credence by Prenuvo clients like TV presenter Maria Menounos, whose scan revealed her stage II pancreatic cancer. Maya Singer, Vogue, 23 July 2024 While some may recoil at this image or not make sense of it, Heller refuses to give these critics credence. Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 21 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for credence 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for credence
Noun
  • This provides some confidence for utilities to outline their undergrounding plans and rate hike proposals to invite feedback from customers and stakeholders.
    Nives Dolsak and Aseem Prakash, Forbes, 23 Nov. 2024
  • The poll, which is part of a series of surveys conducted by Gallup, found that respondents' faith in joining the alliance had fallen, along with Ukrainians' confidence in U.S. leadership as an ally and military backer and their likelihood of joining the European Union any time soon.
    Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • Other studies suggest peer support fosters belonging, community, social connectedness, resilience, belief in oneself, hope, and empowerment—all of which can contribute to overall well-being, even if those attributes are harder to measure than clinical symptoms.
    Jamie Ducharme, TIME, 22 Nov. 2024
  • This new second film is a story of fraternal bonds, community, belief, and care, told through the world of horses and men.
    Jamie Lang, Variety, 22 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • Liu, a Northwood resident for nearly 20 years, is a city finance commissioner and an attorney focused on estate planning and trusts.
    Alexcia Negrete, Orange County Register, 12 Nov. 2024
  • The independent investigators also reported that Welby and Smyth crossed paths at Christian holiday camps run by a British trust from 1975 to 1979 and exchanged Christmas cards for several years.
    Hannah Peart, NBC News, 12 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • The company is focused on consumer loans and has a penchant for innovation in credit assessment techniques.
    Brendan Ahern, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
  • The programs are also more popular with those who have low credit scores and might not be able to qualify for low-rate credit card offers.
    Susan Tompor, Detroit Free Press, 21 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • Simone Talma Flowers serves as the executive director of Interfaith Action of Central Texas, an organization that brings people of all faiths and cultures together to cultivate peace and respect.
    Simone Talma Flowers, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
  • But Commins has faith the project will have notable results.
    Frank Witsil, Detroit Free Press, 20 Nov. 2024

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“Credence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/credence. Accessed 2 Dec. 2024.

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