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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
Austin Meek, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2025
The end credits feature several sequences, beginning with the band and Elton all bedridden in the hospital, wearing casts.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
ArsTechnica, 15 Sep. 2025
Forward’s 2023 online election campaign, which was credited for generating a broad swathe of support across Thailand’s disparate regions.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 15 Sep. 2025
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Noun
Biff Poggi isn’t taking credit for Bryce Underwood’s big game.
—Austin Meek, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2025
The end credits feature several sequences, beginning with the band and Elton all bedridden in the hospital, wearing casts.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
Verb
It has also been credited with inspiring future generations of fighter pilots.
—ArsTechnica, 15 Sep. 2025
Forward’s 2023 online election campaign, which was credited for generating a broad swathe of support across Thailand’s disparate regions.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 15 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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For the first time, fans can get up close to huge numbers of Bowie's treasures, from his groundbreaking costumes to his favourite instruments.—
Robbie Griffiths,
NPR,
13 Sep. 2025
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The franchise revolves around the planet Pandora, a dangerous world full of alien treasures that attracts Vault Hunters from across the universe looking for the next big score.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Her bold spirit and belief in God's guidance have propelled her to pursue various impactful ventures.—
Jonathan Limehouse,
USA Today,
13 Sep. 2025
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Likewise, endorsing the belief that a college degree is important for economic success is different than agreeing that the typical college curriculum equips students with essential job skills.—
Michael T. Nietzel,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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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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By the mid-1930s, however, Husseini’s influence was dimming.—
Sean Durns,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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Fall’s fashion trends mark a return to classicism, with influences from academia and the English countryside, and few pieces capture the mood as effortlessly as blazers.—
Kristina Rutkowski,
Glamour,
12 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
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Lerner believes that without smarter management, enterprises will face spiraling bills and strained infrastructure.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
13 Sep. 2025
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The governor said that the suspect is believed to have acted alone.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
12 Sep. 2025
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During the Edwardian period and early 20th century, luxury fur coats, full-length wraps, stoles, and extravagant collars were at the height of fashion—as much a symbol of wealth as any jewel.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
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But the crown jewel will be the world’s highest observation deck at 644 meters (2,112 feet), providing panoramic 360-degree views that will undoubtedly become one of Earth’s most photographed vantage points.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Credit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/credit. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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