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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
Meredith Wilshere, People.com, 7 June 2025
Other notable credits include The Mask of Zorro (1998), Traffic (2001), and Ocean's Twelve (2004), as well as the Disney+ series National Treasure: Edge of History (2022).
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 7 June 2025
Vivian Kwarm, New York Daily News, 5 June 2025
She is credited in 13 of the season's 19 episodes, according to IMDb.
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 5 June 2025
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Noun
Cartwright's many theatre credits include Electra, Talley's Folly, The Bat and The Master Builder.
—Meredith Wilshere, People.com, 7 June 2025
Other notable credits include The Mask of Zorro (1998), Traffic (2001), and Ocean's Twelve (2004), as well as the Disney+ series National Treasure: Edge of History (2022).
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 7 June 2025
Verb
She was credited with 92 days for time already served.
—Vivian Kwarm, New York Daily News, 5 June 2025
She is credited in 13 of the season's 19 episodes, according to IMDb.
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 5 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for credit
Noun
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That shift allows the series to examine contemporary notions of trust, institutional failure, and existential unease.—
JP Mangalindan,
Time,
4 June 2025
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The wait has been infuriating, stretching the boundaries of trust and raising serious questions about what happened to millions of dollars raised toward the ostensible goal of creating a suitable tribute.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 June 2025
Noun
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Our ideology is that trunks are synonymous with treasures, created with intricate artistry and deep emotion, meant to be passed down through generations.—
Blue Carreon,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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The treasure is in each performance, one as different, complex and unfailingly compelling.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
4 June 2025
Noun
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Resilient leadership requires an unparalleled ability to adapt without compromising core values, beliefs or foundational principles.—
Novena Riojas,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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The hopeful belief that follows is that confronting one’s cultural influences—identifying them, analyzing them, and exposing how their assumptions shore up a society of male supremacy—can rob them of their power to indoctrinate.—
Dayna Tortorici,
New Yorker,
9 June 2025
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However, attendees showed no sign of boredom and punctuated her approximately 30-minute oration at City Hall with applause.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
5 June 2025
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Several speeches eventually erupted into loud boisterous lectures, while nearly every speech was met with a roaring applause from half the room.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
3 June 2025
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In a city like New York, defined by its unmatched diversity across race, culture, and socioeconomic background, lasting change requires collaboration between institutions with different influence levers.—
Sindhya Valloppillil,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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The Voice of the Culture Award is presented to ASCAP members who have had a major influence on music and culture, recognizing their success as creators and changemakers.—
Kyle Denis,
Billboard,
9 June 2025
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More than 100,000 people died from drug overdoses in the US in 2023, with nearly 70% of the deaths attributed to opioids such as fentanyl.—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
10 June 2025
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The police captain attributed the low prosecution rate to multiple factors.—
Blake Nelson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 June 2025
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Sixty percent of participants believe the state is generally going in the wrong direction with three in four respondents anticipating bad economic times statewide over the next year.—
Kate Wolffe,
Sacbee.com,
12 June 2025
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Critics have voiced concern over suicide contagion, a phenomenon where increased exposure to suicide is believed to trigger suicidal behavior in others, and what the legislation means for the deaths of patients struggling with depression.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 June 2025
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The voluminous gown featured shades of brown with jewel embellishments cascading down the bodice and skirt.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
9 June 2025
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There’s still a long, difficult road ahead before the jewel of the coast could separate from the city of San Diego and incorporate as its own municipality.—
Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 June 2025
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“Credit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/credit. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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