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as in trust
the right to take possession of goods before paying for them
because of their reputation for not paying their bills, no store will extend the family credit
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as in treasure
an asset that brings praise or renown
your intelligence and dedication are a credit to you, our choice for teacher of the year
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as in belief
mental conviction of the truth of some statement or the reality of some being or phenomenon
I give full credit to this report on the prevalence of cheating among college students today
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as in applause
public acknowledgment or admiration for an achievement
she deserves all the credit, since she did all the work
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as in influence
the power to direct the thinking or behavior of others usually indirectly
despite his legal woes, he has not yet lost all his credit with the administration in the White House
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as in to attribute
to explain (something) as being the result of something else
has to credit his success in picking winning lottery numbers to pure luck
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as in to believe
to regard as right or true
I simply cannot credit that story about the boy who was supposedly raised by wolves
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Recent Examples of credit
Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 7 Sep. 2025
To his credit, Staine impressed for Springfield Central by completing 17-of-25 of his passes for 330 yards, finishing with three total touchdowns.
—Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 7 Sep. 2025
Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
The piece dates to the time of Harald Bluetooth, or Harald I, who is credited with the unification of Denmark during his rule from around the years 958 to 985, according to Britannica.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 8 Sep. 2025
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Noun
In this case, the investor is exposed to any credit risks linked to the institution holding the gold.
—Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 7 Sep. 2025
To his credit, Staine impressed for Springfield Central by completing 17-of-25 of his passes for 330 yards, finishing with three total touchdowns.
—Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 7 Sep. 2025
Verb
Repeat them to clients, make their own content, and not credit them as the original creator.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
The piece dates to the time of Harald Bluetooth, or Harald I, who is credited with the unification of Denmark during his rule from around the years 958 to 985, according to Britannica.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 8 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for credit
Noun
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To address this credibility question and establish trust, the impact of uncertainty must be accounted for.—
Eric Siegel,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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And even longer to develop the trust.—
Richard B. Williams,
Denver Post,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The adventurous archaeologist travels the globe looking for missing artifacts and historical treasures.—
Christopher Rudolph,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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Treat them with the same care as your home, your investments, and your family treasures.—
Jamie Hopkins,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Contrary to her husband’s belief, she is not chased by paparazzi.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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The vast majority of citizens no longer trust that hard work pays off and belief in the American dream has hit a record low.—
John Hope Bryant,
Time,
6 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Trump receives mix of applause, boos during US Open appearance.—
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FOXNews.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Often, after a judge counted down the final seconds, everyone would burst into applause, as if a plane had landed safely, and some pairs would hug.—
Sarah Larson,
New Yorker,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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After Lebanon’s civil war ended in 1990, Hezbollah expanded its influence across politics and society by remaining armed – unlike other militias, it was exempted from disarmament under the Taif Agreement due to its role in resisting Israeli occupation.—
Mostafa Salem,
CNN Money,
5 Sep. 2025
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Dusk has just destroyed the political center of the Empire in the Galactic Council, the seat of the largest religion in the Empire, and also the entirety of Cloud Dominion, which had a massive armada and significant political influence.—
Rafael Motamayor,
Vulture,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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More news The Athletic’s Joe Vardon reports that LeBron James did not write an article attributed to him in a Chinese newspaper.—
Chris Branch,
New York Times,
10 Sep. 2025
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According to Monitoring Analytics, an independent watchdog of PJM, roughly three-quarters of the increase, totaling over $9 billion, can be attributed to current and projected future demand from data centers.—
Ariel Cohen,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The percentage tells the public how much of the fire perimeter is believed to not go beyond the control lines.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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Skinner believes a club like Manchester United should be attracting players of Rolfo’s calibre.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
Noun
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And one of its brightest jewels was under water.—
Suzette Hackney,
USA Today,
5 Sep. 2025
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Deep and jewel-toned, Perry says that a striking crimson red makes for a perfect fall shade.—
Audrey Noble,
Vogue,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Credit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/credit. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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