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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
Coral’s results also lend credence to a recent NVIDIA research thesis that small models, when used in the right way, can rival or even outperform their larger cousins.
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Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 7 Aug. 2025
That Wolff himself suffered from migraines almost certainly contributed to this typology, and other descriptions of his temperament by students and peers lends credence to the idea that his notion of the migraine personality was to some extent autobiographical.
—Tom Zeller Jr.
july 30, Literary Hub, 30 July 2025
Trump’s Truth Social post had the air of a victory dance, lending credence to the idea that the cancellation was, if not a Trump directive, then at least a decision made by executives looking to get on the president’s good side.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 25 July 2025
The latest cosmological research is now lending credence to a controversial theory suggesting that the entire Milky Way galaxy is located near the center of a massive void.
—Jack Knudson, Discover Magazine, 8 July 2025
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Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 7 Aug. 2025
That Wolff himself suffered from migraines almost certainly contributed to this typology, and other descriptions of his temperament by students and peers lends credence to the idea that his notion of the migraine personality was to some extent autobiographical.
—Tom Zeller Jr.
july 30, Literary Hub, 30 July 2025
Trump’s Truth Social post had the air of a victory dance, lending credence to the idea that the cancellation was, if not a Trump directive, then at least a decision made by executives looking to get on the president’s good side.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 25 July 2025
The latest cosmological research is now lending credence to a controversial theory suggesting that the entire Milky Way galaxy is located near the center of a massive void.
—Jack Knudson, Discover Magazine, 8 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for credence
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Girls in particular report drops in confidence, disrupted sleep, and heavier struggles with mental health.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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And with consecutive 100-plus yard performances from two different wideouts, Albin’s confidence in the offense continues to grow.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Sep. 2025
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Her bold spirit and belief in God's guidance have propelled her to pursue various impactful ventures.—
Jonathan Limehouse,
USA Today,
13 Sep. 2025
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Likewise, endorsing the belief that a college degree is important for economic success is different than agreeing that the typical college curriculum equips students with essential job skills.—
Michael T. Nietzel,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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To address this credibility question and establish trust, the impact of uncertainty must be accounted for.—
Eric Siegel,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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And even longer to develop the trust.—
Richard B. Williams,
Denver Post,
10 Sep. 2025
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Treasuries are seen as relatively risk-free assets because they are backed by the full faith and credit of the US government.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
14 Sep. 2025
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Napier, to his credit, didn’t point blame, despite Lagway becoming the first Florida quarterback since Shane Matthews in 1992 — 13 years before Lagway was born — to throw five interceptions.—
Noah White,
Miami Herald,
14 Sep. 2025
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That combination of personal faith, bold activism, and national political influence gave Kirk a stature few others in the movement could match.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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For Jordan, that battle has meant staying grounded in his faith and refusing to let the disease isolate him.—
Essence,
Essence,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Credence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/credence. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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