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plural noun

as in qualification
a skill, an ability, or knowledge that makes a person able to do a particular job she certainly has the credentials for the position

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verb

present tense third-person singular of credential
as in approves
to give official acceptance of as satisfactory She was credentialed as a speech pathologist in August.

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for credentials
  1. approves
  2. confirms
  3. endorses
  4. inducts
  5. sanctions
  6. validates
  7. certifies
  8. affirms
Verb
  • We also like CarShield, which approves cars with up to 300,000 miles, twice the industry average.
    — Brian Sloan, CNBC, 4 Sep. 2026
  • And then there are the animals The regulations say domestic or other animals kept in groups such as packs, herds, litters, bevies or flocks larger than three are prohibited, unless the Village approves otherwise by resolution.
    — Luisa Yanez Updated September 3, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of approves
Verb
  • The Crown rarely confirms that one of its creations is a unique, so the fact that a quartet is going up for grabs is undoubtedly going to send watch lovers into a frenzy—not to mention that they’re done so with one of their most beloved watches.
    — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Laboratory testing confirms the blends meet regulatory standards, deliver superior anti-knock and anti-detonation performance, and maintain high oxidation stability, along with low sulfur and benzene levels.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of confirms
Verb
  • Flynn biographer Jeffrey Meyers endorses the view that power politics and corruption fueled the case.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026
  • The Boston Herald endorses David Solet for Middlesex District Attorney.
    — Boston Herald editorial staff, Boston Herald, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of endorses
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  • The Hall of Fame inducts one of the largest classes in its history.
    — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2026
  • The Songwriters Hall of Fame inducts both non-performers and performers alike each year.
    — Ilana Kaplan, PEOPLE, 21 Jan. 2026
Definition of inducts
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  • The bill sanctions Russian financial institutions and its largest state energy projects while targeting Russian partners in the oil and natural gas trade.
    — Chris Boccia, ABC News, 14 July 2026
  • For starters the World Cup is run by the same organization, FIFA, which sanctions virtually every level of soccer globally, from the men’s and women’s World Cups, to confederation competitions including the UEFA Championships and the Copa América, to most major age-group tournaments.
    — Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 4 Feb. 2026
Definition of sanctions
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  • The wall-to-wall attendance of every show with full audience engagement certainly validates the latter concern.
    — Marshall Shaffer, IndieWire, 5 Sep. 2026
  • Wednesday’s announcement validates the investigative reporting of journalist and podcaster Pablo Torre.
    — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of validates
Verb
  • Perkins will officially lose his seat on the dais once the Jackson County Election Board certifies the results of the special election.
    — Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Medicare covers hospice if a doctor certifies the patient has six months or less to live.
    — Michael Collins, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of certifies
Verb
  • The study affirms the safety of joint replacements, which give millions around the world a new lease on life each year.
    — Mike McRae August 31, New Atlas, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Yet the pandemic affirms Prem’s view that the public and private sectors need to work together in a health crisis.
    — Angelica Ang, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of affirms
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“Credentials.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/credentials. Accessed 12 Sep. 2026.

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