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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
Michael Salerno, AZCentral.com, 2 Oct. 2025
The Idaho Public Utilities Commission issued an order on Tuesday partially granting a request from Idaho Power to decrease the amount the utility credits to over 14,000 households in Southern Idaho with rooftop solar — though the decrease was less than the utility had hoped.
—Angela Palermo, Idaho Statesman, 2 Oct. 2025
In the film, it's sung by lead actress Francesca Hayward, but Swift’s lovely, underrated version can be heard over the end credits.
—Janey Tracey, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Oct. 2025
Its founders count credits on the likes of Line of Duty, Normal People, Bad Sisters and Des among them.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 2 Oct. 2025
Officials said during Thursday’s news conference that about 660,000 Californians will be affected if credits are not renewed.
—Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Sep. 2025
There's been much written about Brett Goldstein's award-winning turn as Ted Lasso's Roy Kent and his nuanced portrayal of Louis on Shrinking, but his writing credits are just as impressive (on Ted Lasso, Shrinking, and more).
—Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 26 Sep. 2025
Jerry Stiller famously starred in sitcoms like Seinfeld and The King of Queens, while Meara had a starring role on Archie Bunker’s Place, among other credits.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 25 Sep. 2025
Her most recent credits include 2021’s Queen Bees and two episodes of Netflix’s The Kominsky Method.
—Victoria Edel, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2025
Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 3 Oct. 2025
In fact, Cheekwood Estate and Gardens directly credits Maxwell House for its existence.
—Austin Hornbostel, Nashville Tennessean, 3 Oct. 2025
Humphrey credits both trends to a shift in department culture.
—Monroe Trombly, Louisville Courier Journal, 2 Oct. 2025
Turner credits his success to his refusal to chase fleeting trends.
—Wyles Daniel, AZCentral.com, 2 Oct. 2025
Growing up, Mayniel credits her parents for making music part of the fabric of family life.
—Anna Gaca, Pitchfork, 1 Oct. 2025
McDaniel credits Hill for inspiring the previously winless team to beat the Jets.
—Anna Lazarus Caplan, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2025
The Fed instead holds gold certificates corresponding to the value of the Treasury’s holdings, and credits the government with dollars in return.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 29 Sep. 2025
Quinn credits Sutherland with helping secure Neon’s first backer, SR Media, which put in $15 million.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 28 Sep. 2025
Noun
Members at the entry-level Gold tier must earn 5,000 credits through gaming, dining and entertainment purchases at Caesars resorts to reach Platinum.
—Michael Salerno, AZCentral.com, 2 Oct. 2025
The Idaho Public Utilities Commission issued an order on Tuesday partially granting a request from Idaho Power to decrease the amount the utility credits to over 14,000 households in Southern Idaho with rooftop solar — though the decrease was less than the utility had hoped.
—Angela Palermo, Idaho Statesman, 2 Oct. 2025
In the film, it's sung by lead actress Francesca Hayward, but Swift’s lovely, underrated version can be heard over the end credits.
—Janey Tracey, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Oct. 2025
Its founders count credits on the likes of Line of Duty, Normal People, Bad Sisters and Des among them.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 2 Oct. 2025
Officials said during Thursday’s news conference that about 660,000 Californians will be affected if credits are not renewed.
—Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Sep. 2025
There's been much written about Brett Goldstein's award-winning turn as Ted Lasso's Roy Kent and his nuanced portrayal of Louis on Shrinking, but his writing credits are just as impressive (on Ted Lasso, Shrinking, and more).
—Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 26 Sep. 2025
Jerry Stiller famously starred in sitcoms like Seinfeld and The King of Queens, while Meara had a starring role on Archie Bunker’s Place, among other credits.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 25 Sep. 2025
Her most recent credits include 2021’s Queen Bees and two episodes of Netflix’s The Kominsky Method.
—Victoria Edel, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2025
Verb
Wilson in large part credits her staff and her students for the school’s progress.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 3 Oct. 2025
In fact, Cheekwood Estate and Gardens directly credits Maxwell House for its existence.
—Austin Hornbostel, Nashville Tennessean, 3 Oct. 2025
Humphrey credits both trends to a shift in department culture.
—Monroe Trombly, Louisville Courier Journal, 2 Oct. 2025
Turner credits his success to his refusal to chase fleeting trends.
—Wyles Daniel, AZCentral.com, 2 Oct. 2025
Growing up, Mayniel credits her parents for making music part of the fabric of family life.
—Anna Gaca, Pitchfork, 1 Oct. 2025
McDaniel credits Hill for inspiring the previously winless team to beat the Jets.
—Anna Lazarus Caplan, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2025
The Fed instead holds gold certificates corresponding to the value of the Treasury’s holdings, and credits the government with dollars in return.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 29 Sep. 2025
Quinn credits Sutherland with helping secure Neon’s first backer, SR Media, which put in $15 million.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 28 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for credits
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Abuja published guidance on how the private sector should work with government agencies to tackle financial crimes, and Pretoria has strengthened legislation on the disclosure of beneficial ownership for companies and trusts.—
Alexis Akwagyiram,
semafor.com,
1 Oct. 2025
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The definition is broad, but typically corporate landlords involve property owned by Limited Liability Companies or real estate investment trusts, according to Moore.—
Desiree Mathurin,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Sep. 2025
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The pair felt camaraderie from fellow concert-goers, who passed out stick-on jewels and perler bead crafts.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
5 Oct. 2025
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Taylor’s celebrated Cartier jewels have long symbolized her high-profile romances, but Swift turns the comparison around, asking whether all that glitter can ever replace trust and real connection.—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon,
FOXNews.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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Daniels also said the bill could conflict with the higher education overhaul, Senate Bill 1, which prohibits universities from taking a position on controversial beliefs or policies.—
Jessie Balmert,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
6 Oct. 2025
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For Hughes, the university’s mission should be about equipping students to think critically rather than insulating them from professors’ political beliefs.—
Julia Bonavita , Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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The short list and nominators remain a secret, and documents revealing the details of the selection process for the accolades are sealed from public view for 50 years.—
Katie Hunt,
CNN Money,
4 Oct. 2025
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And for all the deserved accolades to European captain Luke Donald, such a man exists on that side.—
Hugh Kellenberger,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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The lines get thicker and wigglier and curvier, the drawings denser and more explosive, closer to comic artists such as Aline Kominsky-Crumb and Julie Doucet, both of whom DiMassa cites as influences in her interview in the new collection.—
Jo Livingstone,
New Yorker,
6 Oct. 2025
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The study, which has enrolled more than 3,000 centenarians over its 30-year history, has been exploring the genetic factors, lifestyle choices, and environmental influences that appear to play a role in the longevity of people who live to 100 and beyond.—
Dominique Mosbergen,
Time,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Chief Humphrey attributes the positive trends to improved officer morale and a clearer departmental vision.—
Monroe Trombly,
Louisville Courier Journal,
2 Oct. 2025
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Dan Campbell attributes some of it to a short week, coming off a Monday night game.—
Colton Pouncy,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
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The reality is that most companies don’t make such decisions based on what an employee believes, but on how their behavior reflects on the organization and impacts others.—
Johnny C. Taylor Jr,
USA Today,
7 Oct. 2025
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General manager Bill Guerin believes Boldy is capable of scoring 50 goals and 50 assists in a season at some point.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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The guitar has a hole in it from when one of Chapman’s GMA Dove Awards trophies fell from the top shelf of his studio and landed on the guitar (the trophy itself is also on display alongside his guitar).—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
3 Oct. 2025
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Newkirk remembered how Goodall helped PETA in several campaigns, including stopping UPS from shipping animal trophies and calling for the closure of marine theme park SeaWorld.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Credits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/credits. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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