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
But long-simmering skepticism about its use gained more influence in recent years, especially with Kennedy’s credibility and influence as the nation’s chief health officer.
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Anna Clark, ProPublica, 14 Jan. 2026
Having Lemieux involved — even in a limited capacity — is an easy path to credibility.
—Josh Yohe, New York Times, 13 Jan. 2026
The designer developed his penchant for twisted tailoring in response to his obsession with the shape of the body, seeking ways to mold it after his vision without compromising the credibility or wearability of his pieces.
—Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 13 Jan. 2026
That gave me credibility and helped grow even more.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 13 Jan. 2026
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Anna Clark, ProPublica, 14 Jan. 2026
Having Lemieux involved — even in a limited capacity — is an easy path to credibility.
—Josh Yohe, New York Times, 13 Jan. 2026
The designer developed his penchant for twisted tailoring in response to his obsession with the shape of the body, seeking ways to mold it after his vision without compromising the credibility or wearability of his pieces.
—Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 13 Jan. 2026
That gave me credibility and helped grow even more.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 13 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for credibility
Recent Examples of Synonyms for credibility
Noun
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Know that conversations deserve deep sincerity.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
3 Jan. 2026
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Part of what comes to me, Roxana, is my sincerity and my earnestness.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
1 Jan. 2026
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The goal is to validate performance, safety, and reliability in real-world driving conditions ahead of commercial launch.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Jan. 2026
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The company prides itself on its low prices, reliability, convenience, and superior customer service, according to its website.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
7 Jan. 2026
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Our students, families, and taxpayers deserve leaders who put the best interests of the community first, not individuals who appear focused on protecting one another instead of protecting the integrity of our school system.—
Ashley Paul,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Donate today to preserve the quality and integrity of local journalism.—
Erick Taylor,
Arkansas Online,
8 Jan. 2026
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ChatGPT may be a helpful tool to answer questions about complex subjects, but users should verify the accuracy of that information before submitting it to the California labor board.—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
13 Jan. 2026
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Sunday, Maye was throwing on time, if not always with accuracy.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Jan. 2026
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There was Elba’s endless charisma and believability, as well as the continuous rush of tension and surprise, which kept the entire seven-episode arc afloat.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
14 Jan. 2026
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This one’s a little treasure that speaks with compassion and believability about the changing nature of relationships.—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
24 Dec. 2025
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That stretches the bounds of plausibility.—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
4 Jan. 2026
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Decades later, the film has grown exponentially in influence, admiration and, yes, plausibility, as the Jeffrey Epstein saga has shown that such a scenario is no stranger than Kubrick’s unsettling fiction.—
Seth Abramovitch,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Dec. 2025
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Audiences of Netflix’s Love on the Spectrum will remember Marilla for her authenticity and warmth on the show.—
Sarah Scott,
Parents,
12 Jan. 2026
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Can Exist in Authentic Architecture Story Hill Renovations is also seeing a growing desire for authenticity as a reason to keep the kitchen closed off.—
Kristina McGuirk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Jan. 2026
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“Credibility.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/credibility. Accessed 17 Jan. 2026.
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