CREDENCES Synonyms: 35 Similar and Opposite Words

credences

noun

plural of credence

as in beliefs

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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In the Soviet Union, scientific interest in telepathy stemmed not only from a sense of general techno-optimism shared by many countries both before and after the two world wars, but also from beliefs and aspirations particular to communist society.

— The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 28 Oct. 2026
Ultron has spent the whole series standing in the wings and baiting Vision, challenging his decisions and beliefs.

— Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 28 Oct. 2026

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In other words, in both mathematical and religious uses, an oracle provides answers to problems that could not be resolved within an existing system or set of axioms.

— Ambuj Tewari, The Conversation, 29 Sep. 2026
The question fascinated David Hilbert, a renowned mathematician who had devoted much of his life to rebuilding physics on a sturdy foundation of crisp axioms.

— Quanta Magazine, Quanta Magazine, 26 Aug. 2026

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