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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
Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 23 Apr. 2026
With more than 60 song credits, Armenta’s songwriting prowess can be heard across some of the most popular música mexicana albums to date, whether by Fuerza Regida, Tito Double P, Peso Pluma or Dareyes de la Sierra.
—Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2026
Those credits are later repaid in installments.
—Cnn Staff, CNN Money, 23 Apr. 2026
The credits are expected to continue for 10 years or until the dam repairs are completed, said Poway spokesperson Rene Carmichael.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Apr. 2026
Free users will get access to Canva’s basic AI, with a small number of credits for premium models.
—Nicholas Gordon, Fortune, 16 Apr. 2026
Without it, degrees can lose value, credits may not transfer to other schools, and universities can be cut off from billions in funding.
—Garrett Shanley, Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2026
The ensuing six songs stretch from five to nearly 11 minutes, and Roberts speaks only in terms of unforgettable fires, hurricanes and tidal waves, sleeping in the gutter and dreaming of the stars; the album ends with a closing-credits piano ballad expressing a unified WU LYF theory of everything.
—Ian Cohen, Pitchfork, 16 Apr. 2026
Pitt’s other recent credits include Wolfs alongside George Clooney and Chazelle’s 2022 movie, Babylon.
—Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 16 Apr. 2026
Bethy Squires, Vulture, 17 Apr. 2026
Ellsworth also partially credits her own awkwardness for her Shark Tank pitch success.
—Katie Moore, Fortune, 17 Apr. 2026
While law enforcement credits the cameras for significant drops in crime, critics say the cameras violate privacy rights, create databases of persons engaged in lawful activities, and allow for the sharing of data across jurisdictions.
—Carlos E. Castañeda, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
Lee credits the players for being the main draws in spreading the gospel of Glory football.
—Pj Green
april 16, Kansas City Star, 16 Apr. 2026
Lichtenstein credits Walton with bringing discount retailing to the south and ultimately establishing retail practices that played a critical role in the rise of competitors Amazon and Costco.
—Steve Lackmeyer, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
Now an Academy Award–winning actress known for films like Private Benjamin and The First Wives Club, Hawn credits Schlatter with recognizing something in her that others hadn't yet fully seen.
—Virginia Chamlee, PEOPLE, 15 Apr. 2026
Venable credits Taylor for being ready for any task.
—Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
Govan also credits Geffen Galleries with bringing in the kind of art that only a marquee building constructed to last could attract.
—Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2026
Noun
Her feature credits include The Greatest Showman and Rio 2.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 23 Apr. 2026
With more than 60 song credits, Armenta’s songwriting prowess can be heard across some of the most popular música mexicana albums to date, whether by Fuerza Regida, Tito Double P, Peso Pluma or Dareyes de la Sierra.
—Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2026
Those credits are later repaid in installments.
—Cnn Staff, CNN Money, 23 Apr. 2026
The credits are expected to continue for 10 years or until the dam repairs are completed, said Poway spokesperson Rene Carmichael.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Apr. 2026
Free users will get access to Canva’s basic AI, with a small number of credits for premium models.
—Nicholas Gordon, Fortune, 16 Apr. 2026
Without it, degrees can lose value, credits may not transfer to other schools, and universities can be cut off from billions in funding.
—Garrett Shanley, Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2026
The ensuing six songs stretch from five to nearly 11 minutes, and Roberts speaks only in terms of unforgettable fires, hurricanes and tidal waves, sleeping in the gutter and dreaming of the stars; the album ends with a closing-credits piano ballad expressing a unified WU LYF theory of everything.
—Ian Cohen, Pitchfork, 16 Apr. 2026
Pitt’s other recent credits include Wolfs alongside George Clooney and Chazelle’s 2022 movie, Babylon.
—Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 16 Apr. 2026
Verb
The actor, 44, credits her fertility-doctor father for giving her a sense of perspective and gratitude for her pregnancies.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 17 Apr. 2026
Ellsworth also partially credits her own awkwardness for her Shark Tank pitch success.
—Katie Moore, Fortune, 17 Apr. 2026
While law enforcement credits the cameras for significant drops in crime, critics say the cameras violate privacy rights, create databases of persons engaged in lawful activities, and allow for the sharing of data across jurisdictions.
—Carlos E. Castañeda, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
Lee credits the players for being the main draws in spreading the gospel of Glory football.
—Pj Green
april 16, Kansas City Star, 16 Apr. 2026
Lichtenstein credits Walton with bringing discount retailing to the south and ultimately establishing retail practices that played a critical role in the rise of competitors Amazon and Costco.
—Steve Lackmeyer, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
Now an Academy Award–winning actress known for films like Private Benjamin and The First Wives Club, Hawn credits Schlatter with recognizing something in her that others hadn't yet fully seen.
—Virginia Chamlee, PEOPLE, 15 Apr. 2026
Venable credits Taylor for being ready for any task.
—Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
Govan also credits Geffen Galleries with bringing in the kind of art that only a marquee building constructed to last could attract.
—Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for credits
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Many high-value properties are held through LLCs or trusts, but ownership structure does not determine whether a unit is a primary residence.—
Martha E. Stark,
New York Daily News,
21 Apr. 2026
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Assets placed in trusts generally pass to beneficiaries without going through probate court, potentially saving months of hassle.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
18 Apr. 2026
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The ring was featured in Garrard's catalogue Diana chose her engagement ring from a selection of jewels in a catalogue from Garrard's, a longstanding royal jeweler.—
Kelsey Lentz,
PEOPLE,
19 Apr. 2026
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Philip’s mother, Princess Alice, gifted him one of her antique tiaras to use its jewels in the ring.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
12 Apr. 2026
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The free exercise clause prohibits government from regulating, prohibiting or rewarding religious beliefs, according to the Library of Congress.—
Angela Palermo,
Idaho Statesman,
19 Apr. 2026
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In other words, their beliefs and values shape their political positions.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2026
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And that’s a career defined by three Super Bowl titles, and more than enough accolades to end up with a bronze bust in Canton one day.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
20 Apr. 2026
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The choice of San Diego as the awards location isn’t necessarily an indication that special accolades will be awarded to local restaurants this year.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
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Your life story, your influences, that's unique.—
Yamillah Hurtado,
PEOPLE,
11 Apr. 2026
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May 21 – June 20 Fresh influences could be arriving from your wider circles.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
9 Apr. 2026
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McMahon attributes her ability to thrive among testosterone guzzlers to being an only child.—
Zach Helfand,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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Improving these decisions requires multiple analyses, including reviewing past collections, identifying which attributes mattered, mapping those attributes to sell-through and comparing them to current demand signals.—
Anita Beveridge-Raffo,
Fortune,
16 Apr. 2026
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Toma believes this series could be a springboard not only for him but the whole team.—
Paul Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Apr. 2026
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Guggenheim also believes that the consciousness switch, once flipped, cannot be turned off.—
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
22 Apr. 2026
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Oklahoma City’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander might be adding a couple more trophies to his collection.—
Tim Reynolds,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Apr. 2026
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Many of its players have won big trophies in the past and stars such as Haaland and Rayan Cherki look to be having fun with it.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
20 Apr. 2026
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