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

Tisch said there are no credible terror or gang threats to Sunday’s parade, but police will be extra cautious. — Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 7 Aug. 2026

But academics, election observers and party leaders have questioned aspects of the process, while raising concerns about whether the vote will be fair and credible. — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 7 Aug. 2026

Salman Al-Ansari, a Saudi geopolitical analyst, rejected the suggestion that Riyadh is unwilling to confront Iran, saying the Kingdom distinguishes between credible deterrence and military action without clear objectives. — Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 6 Aug. 2026

Visible authorship, credible sourcing, precise claims, and consistent information across a website can make content easier for readers and retrieval systems to evaluate. — Kaitlyn Gomez, USA Today, 6 Aug. 2026