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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
Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 19 Feb. 2026
Ryder’s previous credits as exec producer also include Mack & Rita, A Little White Lie, and Talks With Mama Tina.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 19 Feb. 2026
Up to now, car companies with lower fleetwide fuel economy averages could purchase credits from other, greener automakers who had enough to spare.
—Caleb Jacobs, The Drive, 5 Feb. 2026
By graduation, Toma should have earned via AP exam credits and community college work 60 to 70 University of California transferable credits, depending on the institution.
—Cyril A. Reinicke, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 20 Feb. 2026
Molinaroli credits his engineering education with teaching structured thinking, discipline, collaboration, and problem-solving, skills vital beyond technical fields.
—Nia Bowers, Ascend Agency, 20 Feb. 2026
Head to Amazon to shop the Skin Activator Hydrating and Firming Cream Mariska Hargitay credits for her plump skin.
—Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 20 Feb. 2026
Amber Glenn, the 26-year-old figure skater on Team USA, added neurofeedback sessions to her regular training schedule, and Chloe Kim, Team USA’s 25-year-old snowboarder, credits her therapist as crucial to her success.
—Kristy Alpert, Outside, 19 Feb. 2026
The organization has contributed to the release of more than two hundred and fifty people; Centurion, which specializes in cases without DNA evidence, which tend to be more challenging, credits itself with seventy.
—Rachel Monroe, New Yorker, 18 Feb. 2026
The 1992 play was produced for the Paradise Factory theater in Greenwich Village, which credits Noonan for opening the space where an ice cream shop and hat factory operated before a fire wrecked the building.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 18 Feb. 2026
The International Federation of the Phonographic Industry credits the release of Swift’s 12th studio album, The Life of a Showgirl, and the documentary series The End of an Era with driving global engagement from fans.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 18 Feb. 2026
City data show San Jose more than doubled its shelter capacity last year and moved more than 1,000 unhoused residents indoors, part of an effort the mayor credits with reducing visible street homelessness.
—Grace Hase, Mercury News, 12 Feb. 2026
Noun
His additional credits include A Naked Girl on the Appian Way (2005), South Pacific (2008) and Finding Neverland (2015).
—Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 19 Feb. 2026
Ryder’s previous credits as exec producer also include Mack & Rita, A Little White Lie, and Talks With Mama Tina.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 19 Feb. 2026
Up to now, car companies with lower fleetwide fuel economy averages could purchase credits from other, greener automakers who had enough to spare.
—Caleb Jacobs, The Drive, 5 Feb. 2026
By graduation, Toma should have earned via AP exam credits and community college work 60 to 70 University of California transferable credits, depending on the institution.
—Cyril A. Reinicke, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
Verb
On the franchise’s staying power in a genre historically dominated by male stars, Mukerji credits its unflinching subject matter.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 20 Feb. 2026
Molinaroli credits his engineering education with teaching structured thinking, discipline, collaboration, and problem-solving, skills vital beyond technical fields.
—Nia Bowers, Ascend Agency, 20 Feb. 2026
Head to Amazon to shop the Skin Activator Hydrating and Firming Cream Mariska Hargitay credits for her plump skin.
—Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 20 Feb. 2026
Amber Glenn, the 26-year-old figure skater on Team USA, added neurofeedback sessions to her regular training schedule, and Chloe Kim, Team USA’s 25-year-old snowboarder, credits her therapist as crucial to her success.
—Kristy Alpert, Outside, 19 Feb. 2026
The organization has contributed to the release of more than two hundred and fifty people; Centurion, which specializes in cases without DNA evidence, which tend to be more challenging, credits itself with seventy.
—Rachel Monroe, New Yorker, 18 Feb. 2026
The 1992 play was produced for the Paradise Factory theater in Greenwich Village, which credits Noonan for opening the space where an ice cream shop and hat factory operated before a fire wrecked the building.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 18 Feb. 2026
The International Federation of the Phonographic Industry credits the release of Swift’s 12th studio album, The Life of a Showgirl, and the documentary series The End of an Era with driving global engagement from fans.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 18 Feb. 2026
City data show San Jose more than doubled its shelter capacity last year and moved more than 1,000 unhoused residents indoors, part of an effort the mayor credits with reducing visible street homelessness.
—Grace Hase, Mercury News, 12 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for credits
Noun
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Her focus on trusts and estates law is deeply informed by personal experience.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
17 Feb. 2026
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The role was advertised by Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, one of the United Kingdom’s largest NHS trusts, which operates 10 hospitals across Greater Manchester and Trafford in northwest England, according to the trust’s website.—
Michael Dorgan,
FOXNews.com,
10 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The cash, gold, jewels, and crypto are all ready.—
Kaycee Sloan,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
13 Feb. 2026
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Below, explore their multi-million dollar jewels, in addition to trending styles like toro et moi and east-west rings.—
Christina Perrier,
InStyle,
10 Feb. 2026
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In the month-long meeting, the council decided on a set of agreements to guide how the church would observe, teach, and practice its beliefs about the life of Jesus Christ.—
Lianna Norman,
Florida Times-Union,
16 Feb. 2026
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Many of the schools that participate in Florida’s voucher program enforce rules that reflect the organization’s religious beliefs.—
Annie Martin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 Feb. 2026
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Some stars receiving accolades were notably absent (Ackie and Cooper included), but the blue carpet was still a sight to behold.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
16 Feb. 2026
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At a program unaccustomed to recent success, which has two winning seasons in its 20 years as a Division I program, second-year Coach John Shulman has the Bears aiming higher that regular-season accolades.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
15 Feb. 2026
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Designed by Hong Kong wunderkind Andre Fu, the hotel’s serene interiors balance understated Japanese influences with extraordinary harbor, city, and mountain views.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Feb. 2026
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Exhibits — including displays of traditional art and the accounts of community members’ experiences — show how isolation on coastal and island plantations led them to create a culture, food and language of their own, drawing heavily on influences carried from Africa.—
Adam Kuehl,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 2026
Verb
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McOsker attributes the agency’s decision to leave to the vigilance of community members and especially the Harbor Area Peace Patrols.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Feb. 2026
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In its report, the company attributes the slump largely to the restructuring phase in the first half of the year.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
14 Feb. 2026
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Both are strongly opposed to a cap, which the union believes would not help competitive balance in the sport.—
Andy McCullough,
New York Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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Deery believes that decline can be attributed in part to prospective students and parents feeling like campuses are hostile to those who don't hold a liberal-leaning worldview.—
Cate Charron,
IndyStar,
18 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Even after Powell’s first-round exit on Saturday, the Heat still stands alone as the only NBA team with five Three-Point Contest trophies.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
15 Feb. 2026
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Morikawa lifted two major championship trophies before his 25th birthday, but the last few seasons haven’t been so easy.—
Gabby Herzig,
New York Times,
15 Feb. 2026
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“Credits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/credits. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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