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as in meritorious
deserving of high regard or great approval
a creditable effort, even if it didn't succeed completely
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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
The Raider does give you a creditable six-speaker system for audio output, comprising two woofers and four tweeters.
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Mark Coppock, PC Magazine, 20 Sep. 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
His 15 goals from 34 games (30 starts) for Arsenal this season is a very creditable record.
—Carl Anka, The Athletic, 20 Feb. 2025
The mayhem that follows builds via creditable fight choreography and operatic violence to Miller’s inevitable faceoff with Reynolds.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2019
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Mark Coppock, PC Magazine, 20 Sep. 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
His 15 goals from 34 games (30 starts) for Arsenal this season is a very creditable record.
—Carl Anka, The Athletic, 20 Feb. 2025
The mayhem that follows builds via creditable fight choreography and operatic violence to Miller’s inevitable faceoff with Reynolds.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2019
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for creditable
Adjective
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The award would recognize those nominated for bravery or meritorious awards under the existing Australian Honors and Awards system for their actions during and after the attack, according to The Associated Press.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
26 Dec. 2025
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No meritorious credit will be granted.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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More discreet measures, including cyber intrusions, intelligence operations or actions with plausible deniability, could allow Washington to apply pressure without forcing Tehran into a direct military response.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
12 Jan. 2026
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But even to the cockeyed optimist, did six sacks feel plausible Sunday night?—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
12 Jan. 2026
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And the site’s long weekend deals are definitely shop-worthy.—
Jasmine Gomez,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Jan. 2026
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Baking is made easier thanks to pastry chef-worthy mixing bowls, stainless steel measuring cups, and even an adjustable rolling pin.—
Paige Bennett,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Jan. 2026
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Years later, in June 2023, the FBI and the Department of Justice said there was no credible evidence of foul play in his death, according to a DOJ report.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
10 Jan. 2026
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But that was found not to be a credible threat and everyone is safe.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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And for mornings, Butchertown Grocery Bakery anchors the day with excellent pastries, especially the flaky biscuits, and local coffee—no reinvention necessary.—
Hannah Howard,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Jan. 2026
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Once again, marble and soapstone, cited above, are excellent alternatives that will stand the test of time despite constant wear and tear.—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
15 Jan. 2026
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Elsewhere, a dusting is the most probable scenario.—
Brandi D. Addison,
IndyStar,
13 Jan. 2026
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Newcastle are guaranteed to play a minimum of 53 games this season — likely to become at least 55, given progression to another two-legged European tie seems probable.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
12 Jan. 2026
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The state tried to incorporate as many voices as possible, which is admirable in some ways, but diluted rural hospitals’ message, Stansbury said.—
Meg Wingerter,
Denver Post,
11 Jan. 2026
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Her latest New York outing proves exactly why her refined personal style is so admirable.—
Daisy Maldonado,
InStyle,
9 Jan. 2026
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And who is to say that will be the end of this improbable, commendable run?—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
12 Jan. 2026
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Although history hasn't been particularly kind to this lake-blue sarong and black lace bodysuit hybrid Geena Davis wore in 1992, her fearlessly bold approach to the red carpet is surely commendable and, decades later, it's become the norm.—
Kevin Huynh,
InStyle,
11 Jan. 2026
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“Creditable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/creditable. Accessed 19 Jan. 2026.
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