1
as in meritorious
deserving of high regard or great approval
a creditable effort, even if it didn't succeed completely
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2
as in plausible
worthy of being accepted as true or reasonable
let's look for a scientifically creditable explanation before going off into the realm of the supernatural
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Recent Examples of creditable
Encouragingly for Wolves, his rating for one-on-one defending is creditable — in the 73rd percentile.
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Steve Madeley, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2025
Those who go more than 63 days without creditable prescription drug coverage pay a penalty for the life of Part D coverage.
—Diane Omdahl, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2025
One of the few creditable performances in Times Square came from Levale Whittington, a twenty-five-year-old from Chicago who arrived with an inauspicious record: one win, two losses, one draw.
—Kelefa Sanneh, New Yorker, 6 May 2025
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Steve Madeley, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2025
Those who go more than 63 days without creditable prescription drug coverage pay a penalty for the life of Part D coverage.
—Diane Omdahl, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2025
One of the few creditable performances in Times Square came from Levale Whittington, a twenty-five-year-old from Chicago who arrived with an inauspicious record: one win, two losses, one draw.
—Kelefa Sanneh, New Yorker, 6 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for creditable
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The Medal of Freedom, established in 1963, is awarded to individuals who have made especially meritorious contributions to the security or national interests of the United States, world peace, or cultural or other significant public endeavors.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
3 Sep. 2025
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In February 2025, the proposal was recommended for funding, meaning it had been rated highly meritorious through peer review by leading scientists, was prioritized by NSF program staff, and only required final administrative approval to be awarded.—
John Drake,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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But her quiet confidence and determination make the predictions plausible.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Aug. 2025
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Counterfactual Reasoning Counterfactual reasoning means agents must evaluate actions not just based on observed outcomes but on plausible alternatives.—
Malte Kosub,
Forbes.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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With roughly 180 resorts spread across its atolls, there are dozens of worthy five-star escapes to choose from.—
Katie Lockhart,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Sep. 2025
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Documenting that time of a young independent Africa is certainly a worthy endeavor, even though the film never discusses the artistic and moral merits of these documentaries.—
Murtada Elfadl,
Variety,
7 Sep. 2025
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But in July, the FBI and DOJ released a joint memo stating there was no Epstein client list and no credible evidence that Epstein blackmailed prominent individuals.—
Julie K. Brown,
Miami Herald,
5 Sep. 2025
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Chaz Fortune, a credible messenger and director of YAP, believes tailoring the program to what the youths need and being truthful is most important.—
Everett Eaton,
jsonline.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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But on a day when Mizzou amassed 595 total yards, converted 4 of 5 fourth downs and got an excellent effort from first-year starting quarterback Beau Pribula, surrendering possession had to fill Kansas followers with a sense of dread.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
7 Sep. 2025
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The openings can keep your feet cool or give you an excellent way to show off some eye-catching socks once the weather get cooler.—
Isis Briones,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Sep. 2025
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That makes the iX3 and the larger iX5 probable production targets for fuel cells, according to BMW’s Board Member for Development, Joachim Post.—
Michael Taylor,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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The cone represents the storm center's probable path.—
Christine Rapp,
NBC news,
21 Aug. 2025
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Also admirable are other craft elements, notably the camera movement in two interior rotundas to capture the characters spiraling; the lighting of somber dough making scenes; and the use of songs of faith towards solemn worldbuilding, like when the Sisters cut the hair of lachrymose inductees.—
Ritesh Mehta,
IndieWire,
27 Aug. 2025
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The Capitals have done an admirable job building a system with several high-quality young forwards, while also finding a way to stay competitive at the NHL level.—
Corey Pronman,
New York Times,
27 Aug. 2025
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Working hard is commendable, but people in the hardest-working states may need to consider taking a break once in a while, as a lack of leisure time can have a negative impact on people's physical and mental health.—
Joe Edwards,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Aug. 2025
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These efforts are both necessary and commendable.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
20 Aug. 2025
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“Creditable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/creditable. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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