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as in trusts
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 jewels
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 beliefs
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 accolades
public acknowledgment or admiration for an achievement
she deserves all the credit, since she did all the work
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as in influences
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 attributes
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 believes
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 credits
Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2026
In the theater realm, the company’s production credits include 2017’s Jitney revival, which earned Legend his first Tony nomination and win.
—Kyle Denis, Billboard, 12 Mar. 2026
There are some of the director’s characteristic flourishes along the way, and the tone is set early; thumping Kasabian track ‘Days Are Forgotten’ plays in the opening credits, leading into a prison-yard fight moments into the first episode.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 12 Mar. 2026
No stranger to brand collaborations, his past credits include projects with home retailers like West Elm, Beni Rugs, Cultiver, and more.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 12 Mar. 2026
The fastest of them all is Check the Tag, an Instagram account run by Brazilian sisters Kathleen Miozzo and Wenny Milzfort, which the fashion industry has adopted as its celebrity-style-credits oracle.
—José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 12 Mar. 2026
The tax and spending law bumped up how many credits states could allocate for these programs.
—Stephan Bisaha, NPR, 12 Mar. 2026
In Whale’s picture, the bride doesn’t talk — only screams or hisses like an irritated cat — and is brought to life 5 minutes before the credits roll.
—Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 6 Mar. 2026
For a show built around characters who can’t move on, its music has a striking habit of staying with you long after the credits roll.
—Kennedy French, Variety, 5 Mar. 2026
Natalia Sánchez Loayza, Scientific American, 13 Mar. 2026
No one relates to that more than Alexa Ray, who credits Joel for the diverse musical tastes she’s developed and drawn upon.
—Leena Tailor, HollywoodReporter, 12 Mar. 2026
Kipka credits Phil Patterson, managing director at Colour Connections Textile Consultancy and a member of Aii’s Climate Solutions Portfolio Advisory Council, for pushing for a consistent way of comparing decarbonization projects regardless of their location in the supply chain.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 11 Mar. 2026
Smith credits Madison’s rigorous nondistrict schedule as reason for their composure in close games the last two rounds.
—Ishmael Johnson, Dallas Morning News, 11 Mar. 2026
Taylor credits fourth-year assistant coach Ryan Hamm with having the connections and the eye for finding players like Ward and Seaman, who fit the Fullerton program like a glove.
—Dan Arritt, Oc Register, 10 Mar. 2026
Barnes credits the civil rights era and especially mothers with helping de-popularize blackface in the 1970s, first in schools and then in the larger culture.
—Terry Gross, NPR, 9 Mar. 2026
Neil credits the rehab work his brother put in, and Andrew has a second guide, Rob Poth, who guides him for the technical events (slalom, giant slalom).
—Liam Tharme, New York Times, 7 Mar. 2026
Knicks head coach Mike Brown credits paint protection and unselfish play for his team’s winning record against the best in the NBA.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 4 Mar. 2026
Noun
The program progressively lowers the amount of greenhouse gas emissions allowed in the state, and lets emitters buy and sell unused pollution credits, or allowances.
—Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2026
In the theater realm, the company’s production credits include 2017’s Jitney revival, which earned Legend his first Tony nomination and win.
—Kyle Denis, Billboard, 12 Mar. 2026
There are some of the director’s characteristic flourishes along the way, and the tone is set early; thumping Kasabian track ‘Days Are Forgotten’ plays in the opening credits, leading into a prison-yard fight moments into the first episode.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 12 Mar. 2026
No stranger to brand collaborations, his past credits include projects with home retailers like West Elm, Beni Rugs, Cultiver, and more.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 12 Mar. 2026
The fastest of them all is Check the Tag, an Instagram account run by Brazilian sisters Kathleen Miozzo and Wenny Milzfort, which the fashion industry has adopted as its celebrity-style-credits oracle.
—José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 12 Mar. 2026
The tax and spending law bumped up how many credits states could allocate for these programs.
—Stephan Bisaha, NPR, 12 Mar. 2026
In Whale’s picture, the bride doesn’t talk — only screams or hisses like an irritated cat — and is brought to life 5 minutes before the credits roll.
—Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 6 Mar. 2026
For a show built around characters who can’t move on, its music has a striking habit of staying with you long after the credits roll.
—Kennedy French, Variety, 5 Mar. 2026
Verb
And Marijke Alkema, Katharine’s great-niece, credits Katharine with inspiring her to become an electrician.
—Natalia Sánchez Loayza, Scientific American, 13 Mar. 2026
No one relates to that more than Alexa Ray, who credits Joel for the diverse musical tastes she’s developed and drawn upon.
—Leena Tailor, HollywoodReporter, 12 Mar. 2026
Kipka credits Phil Patterson, managing director at Colour Connections Textile Consultancy and a member of Aii’s Climate Solutions Portfolio Advisory Council, for pushing for a consistent way of comparing decarbonization projects regardless of their location in the supply chain.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 11 Mar. 2026
Smith credits Madison’s rigorous nondistrict schedule as reason for their composure in close games the last two rounds.
—Ishmael Johnson, Dallas Morning News, 11 Mar. 2026
Taylor credits fourth-year assistant coach Ryan Hamm with having the connections and the eye for finding players like Ward and Seaman, who fit the Fullerton program like a glove.
—Dan Arritt, Oc Register, 10 Mar. 2026
Barnes credits the civil rights era and especially mothers with helping de-popularize blackface in the 1970s, first in schools and then in the larger culture.
—Terry Gross, NPR, 9 Mar. 2026
Neil credits the rehab work his brother put in, and Andrew has a second guide, Rob Poth, who guides him for the technical events (slalom, giant slalom).
—Liam Tharme, New York Times, 7 Mar. 2026
Knicks head coach Mike Brown credits paint protection and unselfish play for his team’s winning record against the best in the NBA.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 4 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for credits
Noun
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Offshore trusts were marketed as quiet sanctuaries, insulated by geography and confidentiality statutes.—
Ascend Agency,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Mar. 2026
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Steve Tisch and siblings Laurie and Jonathan Tisch are seeking to transfer their collective equity stake in the New York Giants to trusts established for their children.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
12 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Bangle nails are dripping in jewels and heavy metals, just like their namesake bracelets.—
Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
5 Mar. 2026
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Post-transformation, Beckham introduces the new Franny while wearing a barely-there top of strung-together chunky jewels, a clever reproduction of the iconic costume worn by Rossellini in the 1992 film.—
Hunter Ingram,
Variety,
5 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Teach your child to respect differing beliefs among friends and family members during the holiday.—
Melissa Willets,
Parents,
9 Mar. 2026
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Large language models are trained to be helpful and agreeable, often validating a user’s beliefs or emotions.—
Catherina Gioino,
Fortune,
7 Mar. 2026
Noun
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In the Television category, Brazilian broadcaster Globo took two accolades.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
9 Mar. 2026
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Kennedy’s other accolades include a BAFTA fellowship and a CBE Award.—
Matt Donnelly,
Variety,
9 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Iranian-American Sara Mardanbigi and husband Edgar Rico operate one of the best restaurants in Austin, with Persian influences showing up in the occasional dish and pop-up event.—
Matthew Odam,
Austin American Statesman,
7 Mar. 2026
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This work is my response to the Khmer body and its dance, one of the most significant influences on my practice.—
Li Qi,
Artforum,
6 Mar. 2026
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Bolyak attributes the rise in cheerleading's popularity to Ukrainians seeking emotional respite from wartime stress and terror.—
Joanna Kakissis,
NPR,
27 Feb. 2026
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Newport Police Department attributes the death to carbon monoxide poisoning, as the entire vehicle, including the tailpipe, was covered with snow.—
Eryn Dion,
The Providence Journal,
24 Feb. 2026
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He was involved in multiple relegation battles and believes having the right mindset is key.—
Jay Harris,
New York Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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Union-Tribune draft expert Eddie Brown believes a team could go after Cooper as a developmental player on the D-line who could make an immediate contribution on special teams.—
Kirk Kenney,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Mar. 2026
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Additionally, Chris Evans, Javier Bardem, Chase Infiniti, Demi Moore and Kumail Nanjiani will also present trophies at the awards show.—
Charlie Vargas,
Oc Register,
11 Mar. 2026
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Lego has been present at F1 races since last season, hosting in-person activities that have included functional, life-size cars and handcrafted trophies made out of bricks for podium finishers.—
Sarah Whitten,
CNBC,
10 Mar. 2026
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