CREDIBILITY Synonyms: 90 Similar and Opposite Words

credibility

noun

Definition of credibility

as in sincerity

the quality of being believed or accepted as true, real, or honest The new evidence lends credibility to their theory. The scandal damaged her credibility as an honest politician. They doubted the credibility of the witness's story.

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Recent Examples of credibility Carlson broadly disputed Abernethy’s claims and questioned her credibility in making them. — Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 23 July 2026 The result is a growing credibility problem that now affects customer engagement, operational performance, fraud exposure and brand perception. — Scott Hambuchen, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026 The creator has judgment, agency, relationships, credibility, and an audience with its own sense of participation. — Dana Harris-Bridson, IndieWire, 22 July 2026 If the other Power 4 conferences remained exactly as is and the NCAA banned SEC schools from its championships, SEC football might still get a good TV deal and remain relevant, but the College Football Playoff would lose credibility. — Stewart Mandel, New York Times, 22 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for credibility

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Noun

In a testament to that sincerity, Neil Young had the Stop Shopping Choir open for him on his 2024 tour.

— ABC News, ABC News, 18 July 2026
That same blurring of artifice and sincerity informs their debut full-length, TOY COLLAGES.

— Cassidy Sollazzo, Pitchfork, 13 July 2026

Definition of sincerity

Noun

Electronic fuel injection dramatically improved fuel metering, engine reliability, emissions and cold-start performance.

— Peter Lyon, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
The researchers identify several hurdles, including manufacturing yield, reliability and production throughput.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 21 July 2026

Definition of reliability

Noun

Georgia Bedell contends that the Planning and Zoning Commission last winter didn’t do a meaningful review of the effect on air quality, water contamination nor the integrity of the nearby aquifer.

— Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 18 July 2026
Emotional intelligence and leadership humility help executives to lead with integrity and accountability, which fosters a culture of respect and continuous improvement.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026

Definition of integrity

Noun

There is an emphatic truthfulness to the story and the performances that anchor it, which is both refreshing and innovative.

— Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Mar. 2026
Some people thought the character was too much, but Danica managed to make her just that without losing the truthfulness, and the ending wouldn’t have worked without that.

— Annika Pham, Variety, 21 Jan. 2026

Definition of truthfulness

Noun

For instance, non-invasive EEG systems generally capture weaker and noisier signals than implanted brain devices, making accuracy and reliability critical hurdles.

— Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 19 July 2026
Their semi-final against France was a masterclass in how to move the ball with pace and accuracy.

— Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 18 July 2026

Definition of accuracy

Noun

Many of them gloss over the scientific details with just enough information to ground you in the world and give it an air of plausibility, like Doc Brown’s flux capacitor or The Doctor’s TARDIS.

— Amy Tordoff, PEOPLE, 14 July 2026
Further, there is no biological plausibility or clinical evidence supporting a life-prolonging effect of chiropractic care, especially for systemic disease as claimed by some in the field.

— David S. Shapiro, STAT, 30 June 2026

Definition of plausibility

Noun

On the other hand, there are many bands on the road, drawing enormous crowds, with much less authenticity than a Keith-free Stones.

— Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 17 July 2026
Value is being redefined through craftsmanship, longevity and authenticity rather than discounting alone.

— Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026

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