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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
Steven Greenhut, Oc Register, 19 Oct. 2025
The vibes may get some slight credit because of the expectation of change, which always brings some excitement.
—Seth Emerson, New York Times, 19 Oct. 2025
Chad Jennings, New York Times, 12 Oct. 2025
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—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Oct. 2025
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Noun
To their credit, the Young Republicans organization issued a strong denouncement of the comments, although I was horrified by reading the online responses to it.
—Steven Greenhut, Oc Register, 19 Oct. 2025
The vibes may get some slight credit because of the expectation of change, which always brings some excitement.
—Seth Emerson, New York Times, 19 Oct. 2025
Verb
The Miz threw three scoreless innings in the same role in Game 2 and was the only pitcher this round to be credited with two wins.
—Chad Jennings, New York Times, 12 Oct. 2025
Wager $5 to instantly get $200 in bonus bets credited to your account, or bet up to $1,000 with the first bet safety net.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for credit
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Al-Sudani, who rose to power after that upheaval, insisted his government had taken tangible steps to restore public trust, such as economic progress and political stability.—
Emma Graham,
CNBC,
15 Oct. 2025
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Lensed in New York by renowned portrait photographer Platon, the campaign unfolds in bold black-and-white images and a series of short films hinging on the five themes of friendship, respect, connection, trust and warmth, completed by behind-the-scenes moments.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
15 Oct. 2025
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Its proximity to Olympic National Park makes for a great base for day trips to explore rainforests, beaches, mountains and other backcountry treasures.—
Noreen Kompanik,
Boston Herald,
19 Oct. 2025
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The boutique will include handmade must haves, one-of-a-kind treasures and great gift ideas, as well as quilts for all ages, holiday items, children’s toys, lovely home décor, planters and unique household goods to name a few.—
Dawn Giangiulio,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Oct. 2025
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However, Yacoubian expressed her belief that more progress towards Palestinian statehood needs to be achieved before countries will commit.—
Nadine El-Bawab,
ABC News,
18 Oct. 2025
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Dunbar sued the company in 2022, alleging that the production failed to accommodate his belief in the tenets of the Congregation of Universal Wisdom, which disapproves of vaccines and other medical interventions.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
18 Oct. 2025
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The press actually broke out in applause.—
Peter D'Abrosca,
FOXNews.com,
13 Oct. 2025
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The four men, whose rivalry has spanned 25 years, embraced to the applause of the crowd.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Oct. 2025
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Frehley’s friends and fellow musicians remembered him and his influence.—
Marlene Lenthang,
NBC news,
17 Oct. 2025
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Critics have also said that political portrayals of Antifa as a unified or centrally directed domestic terror group exaggerate its organization and influence.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Oct. 2025
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An art review on Friday about two Lu Yang exhibits in New York attributed an erroneous distinction to Lu Yang’s current exhibition at the Museum of the Moving Image.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
15 Oct. 2025
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The increase in revenue was attributed to a 3% improvement in productivity.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
15 Oct. 2025
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But even working with young elite athletes, Wolff believes everyone should take it a little easier on the generation.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
18 Oct. 2025
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Metcalf, however, believes that her character is only partially to blame for the serial killer's actions.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
18 Oct. 2025
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These little jewels also add a beautiful pop of color to dishes her daughter already loves, like yogurt parfaits or oatmeal.—
Sherri Gordon,
Parents,
18 Oct. 2025
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Babylon, in modern Iraq, meanwhile, was the jewel of Mesopotamia and one of the most important cities in antiquity.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
18 Oct. 2025
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“Credit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/credit. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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