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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
Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Blum was on hand for the Toronto screening and was likely among the happiest in the room as the credits rolled and the cheering began.
—Aaron Couch, HollywoodReporter, 10 Sep. 2025
Carnahan shares screenplay credits on the movie with Michael McGrale.
—Tommy McArdle, People.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Additional credits include serving as a writer on Netflix’s Mulligan, as well as Outmatched and The Mick for Fox.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 10 Sep. 2025
Students attending the school will earn up to 64 college credits for an associate's degree in liberal arts from DSU and are guaranteed admission there, according to the New York mayor's office.
—Arthur Jones Ii, ABC News, 4 Sep. 2025
Outside the franchise, her credits include the biographical drama The 33 (2015) and the historical miniseries The Dovekeepers (2015).
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Sep. 2025
Internal carbon pricing can range from a purely hypothetical accounting exercise to actual spending on in-house carbon credits, the proceeds from which go into a fund tapped for carbon-cutting activities like energy efficiency upgrades or building onsite renewables.
—Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 4 Sep. 2025
In return from these credits, Milwaukee Tool has invested more than $420 million in capital expenditures, according to the release.
—Cathy Kozlowicz, jsonline.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 13 Sep. 2025
Condon credits Chicago director Rob Marshall with that choice and notes that his own take on Spider Woman stemmed more from Molina's own imaginings in the original novel than the Chicago approach.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Sep. 2025
The former electronics technician, however, credits his military service with giving him the discipline and problem-solving skills that now define his award-winning winemaking.
—Peter Burke, FOXNews.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Funk also credits the program’s leadership.
—Laura Begley Bloom, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Mitchell himself is now running for Congress, and credits Kirk for supporting his political work since 2019.
—Elena Moore, NPR, 10 Sep. 2025
Los Alamitos coach Ray Fenton credits the Griffins’ fast start to their unity council.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 9 Sep. 2025
And Schiff credits her film’s enduring popularity to its central female friendship.
—Jordan Michelman, The Atlantic, 4 Sep. 2025
Writer Claudia Riiff Finseth credits Tolkien’s Catholic upbringing and interest in Anglo-Saxon literature to his appreciation of the tree’s rich symbolism.
—Ellen Walker, JSTOR Daily, 3 Sep. 2025
Noun
Interns have more formal roles that may include an exchange of time for class credits.
—Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Blum was on hand for the Toronto screening and was likely among the happiest in the room as the credits rolled and the cheering began.
—Aaron Couch, HollywoodReporter, 10 Sep. 2025
Carnahan shares screenplay credits on the movie with Michael McGrale.
—Tommy McArdle, People.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Additional credits include serving as a writer on Netflix’s Mulligan, as well as Outmatched and The Mick for Fox.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 10 Sep. 2025
Students attending the school will earn up to 64 college credits for an associate's degree in liberal arts from DSU and are guaranteed admission there, according to the New York mayor's office.
—Arthur Jones Ii, ABC News, 4 Sep. 2025
Outside the franchise, her credits include the biographical drama The 33 (2015) and the historical miniseries The Dovekeepers (2015).
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Sep. 2025
Internal carbon pricing can range from a purely hypothetical accounting exercise to actual spending on in-house carbon credits, the proceeds from which go into a fund tapped for carbon-cutting activities like energy efficiency upgrades or building onsite renewables.
—Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 4 Sep. 2025
In return from these credits, Milwaukee Tool has invested more than $420 million in capital expenditures, according to the release.
—Cathy Kozlowicz, jsonline.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Verb
From Google Lessons to Broader Horizons Lerner credits his years at Google for shaping the company’s strategy.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 13 Sep. 2025
Condon credits Chicago director Rob Marshall with that choice and notes that his own take on Spider Woman stemmed more from Molina's own imaginings in the original novel than the Chicago approach.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Sep. 2025
The former electronics technician, however, credits his military service with giving him the discipline and problem-solving skills that now define his award-winning winemaking.
—Peter Burke, FOXNews.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Funk also credits the program’s leadership.
—Laura Begley Bloom, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Mitchell himself is now running for Congress, and credits Kirk for supporting his political work since 2019.
—Elena Moore, NPR, 10 Sep. 2025
Los Alamitos coach Ray Fenton credits the Griffins’ fast start to their unity council.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 9 Sep. 2025
And Schiff credits her film’s enduring popularity to its central female friendship.
—Jordan Michelman, The Atlantic, 4 Sep. 2025
Writer Claudia Riiff Finseth credits Tolkien’s Catholic upbringing and interest in Anglo-Saxon literature to his appreciation of the tree’s rich symbolism.
—Ellen Walker, JSTOR Daily, 3 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for credits
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To him, gold is a command center—a tangible, sovereign store of value that can serve as the foundation for trusts, portfolios, tax strategies, philanthropic giving, and geopolitical insulation.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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Mizuho Securities upped its price target on a host of real estate investment trusts, or REITs, including Realty Income.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
11 Sep. 2025
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DeSimone Fratelli The southern Italian city of Torre del Grecco is known for its coral and cameo jewels and other materials that get its inspiration from the sea.—
Anthony DeMarco,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Ortega stunned in a shirt made entirely of multi-colored jewels and crystals in a variety of shapes and sizes covering both the front and back.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
15 Sep. 2025
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Kirk was often targeted by Groypers, who believed Kirk’s political beliefs leaned too moderate.—
Ty Roush,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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In the same study, in fact, Republican voters also shifted their beliefs about many other topics to help with this rationalization process.—
Sarah Stein Lubrano,
Mercury News,
13 Sep. 2025
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During its run, This Is Us was nominated 39 times at the Emmy Awards, winning four accolades overall.—
Nicholas Rice,
PEOPLE,
13 Sep. 2025
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The accolades keep coming for Lilo, the immersive 22-seat fine-dining restaurant that opened in April in Carlsbad.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Alan Faena collaborated with the Faena Design Team and Peter Mikic Studios to create interiors that weave Faena’s signature design with local influences that honor Manhattan’s energy.—
Devorah Lev-Tov,
AFAR Media,
15 Sep. 2025
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How much of that comes from your own instincts versus borrowing from past or present influences?—
Rob Wolkenbrod,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The agent would instantly display detailed entries, accounting impact, and even custom attributes relevant to Mercado Libre’s financial processes.—
Judith Magyar,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Coach Reeves attributes a lot of his team’s success tonight to great play from his running backs and the competition that his team has, due to the depth on the squad.—
Chris Winters,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Sep. 2025
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Scott’s new attorney, Scott Sanders, believes his 69-year-old client would have been acquitted altogether if the evidence had been disclosed as required at the time of trial.—
Tony Saavedra,
Oc Register,
17 Sep. 2025
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Jason Lloyd of The Athletic believes that the Browns' October 19 matchup against the Miami Dolphins might be the day that head coach Kevin Stefanski decides to turn to Gabriel as his new starter.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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Think avocado toast, participation trophies, and side parts.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Sep. 2025
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The ceremony promises one show-stopping moment after another, with Lady Gaga nominated for a whopping 12 trophies.—
Jackie Fields,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Credits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/credits. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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