Synonyms of credible

credible

adjective

ˈkre-də-bəl 

as in plausible

worthy of being accepted as true or reasonable

it's at least a credible explanation

Synonyms & Similar Words

• plausible
• probable
• compelling
• believable
• creditable
• possible
• reliable
• conclusive
• convincing
• presumptive
• likely
• reasonable
• acceptable
• effective
• persuasive
• practical
• cogent
• satisfying
• strong
• trustworthy
• decisive
• conceivable
• dependable
• forceful
• telling
• imaginable
• specious
• cogitable
• sophistic

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• unlikely
• incredible
• implausible
• improbable
• unbelievable
• impossible
• doubtful
• questionable
• absurd
• ridiculous
• dubious
• outlandish
• preposterous
• fantastic
• flimsy
• far-fetched
• inconceivable
• unplausible
• uncertain
• unthinkable
• unimaginable
• skeptical
• suspicious
• suspect
• useless
• unsure
• hopeless
• unworkable

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of credible

Banning credible press outlets such as CNN, MS NOW and Politico from our people’s house, also known as the White House, is unlawful and unconstitutional and leads to the destruction of our democracy. — Chicago Tribune, 23 Sep. 2026

Austin Mayor Kirk Watson has said the city’s police department and the Texas Rangers should participate in the investigation, questioning whether an inquiry conducted solely by the federal agencies involved would be credible. — María Luisa Paúl, USA Today, 22 Sep. 2026

But wherever credible revenue, savings or other financial value exists, scarce public dollars should help bring much larger pools of private capital to the table. — Marcene Mitchell, Fortune, 20 Sep. 2026

In the absence of any credible opposition, President Vladimir Putin’s United Russia party is widely expected to win. — Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 20 Sep. 2026