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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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The most plausible entrant may be a late-season episode of Strictly Come Dancing, which could creep into the lower echelons of the top 10.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
5 Jan. 2026
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First is that the upbeat thesis is fully rational and plausible.—
Michael Santoli,
CNBC,
5 Jan. 2026
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And fans seem to see these rings as signs that their respective men are worthy partners.—
Meg Walters,
Glamour,
9 Nov. 2025
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Live bootlegs of this tour (like Patriots of the Wasteland or Five Alive) definitely make the case that this lineup had a worthy album in them.—
Rob Sheffield,
Rolling Stone,
9 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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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
Adjective
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Thus far, Arsenal’s excellent form has relegated the injuries to a subplot.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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The carbon nanofiber provides mechanical stability, abundant pore channels, and excellent electrolyte wettability, while the cobalt sites catalyze the adsorption and conversion of polysulfides.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Nov. 2025
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Frederique was listed as probable in Miami’s first injury report this week; UM removed the injury designation on subsequent reports.—
Adam Lichtenstein,
Sun Sentinel,
8 Jan. 2026
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In mid-November, the company readjusted them downward again, and said its sales in 2026 are likely to be impacted by a probable adverse economic and geopolitical environment, and a negative euro-dollar exchange rate to the tune of around 20 million euros, among other factors.—
Jennifer Weil,
Footwear News,
6 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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All of that is admirable, but none of it exempts the show from criticism.—
Nicholas Quah,
Vulture,
6 Jan. 2026
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That goes double for its star, who throws herself into the role with a unihibitedness and a dedication that Lee would find admirable.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
26 Dec. 2025
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While this is commendable, the new coach will have to instill more of a sense of urgency over the offseason.—
D. Orlando Ledbetter,
AJC.com,
6 Jan. 2026
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The result is a coast-to-coast list of 20 beloved local spots worth planning a road trip around — places where hospitality is warm, cuts are prime, sides are premium, the wine list is commendable, and dinner still feels like an event — the kind where lifelong memories are made.—
USA TODAY NETWORK,
USA Today,
19 Dec. 2025
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“Creditable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/creditable. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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