1
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
Arthur Jones Ii, ABC News, 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
Hyena is one the final credits for Lynch, the late icon of cinema and TV, who died at the start of this year.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 4 Sep. 2025
Recent credits include West End productions of Annie Get Your Gun (2023) and Little Dancer (2025).
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Sep. 2025
Hanks and Reynolds shares the producer credits with Sean Stuart, Glen Zipper, George Dewey, Johnny Pariseau and Shane Reid, while Ashley Fox and Patrick Gooing executive produce along with Chris Candy, Jennifer Candy-Sullivan and Rosemary Candy.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 4 Sep. 2025
Each facility has a pyrolysis reactor based on the Viking design that converts agricultural residues such as cashew hulls from area farms into biofuels and high-quality carbon credits for sale on international markets.
—Erik Kobayashi-Solomon, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
It was written and directed by Paolo Sorrentino, whose credits include the Oscar-winner The Great Beauty and the HBO shows The Young Pope and The New Pope.
—Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 28 Aug. 2025
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
On the Bergenbags website, Bergen credits Chloe for the project’s beginnings.
—Jessica Booth, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Olsen credits its success to the volunteers.
—Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
However, the agreement credits Tri-City’s loan payments for providing a long list of services to the new mental health hospital, everything from food and medical services for patients being treated there to custodial staffing, landscaping and linen services.
—Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Aug. 2025
The costume was fresh and clean, which Lichtenauer credits to the team’s cleaners for keeping the fragile pieces sanitzed and without any odors.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 30 Aug. 2025
Smith credits Mackie with imbuing John with vulnerability.
—Jp Mangalindan, Time, 28 Aug. 2025
McDonald credits the firm’s success to the interdisciplinary nature of its advisory groups.
—Haniya Rae, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Noun
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
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
Hyena is one the final credits for Lynch, the late icon of cinema and TV, who died at the start of this year.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 4 Sep. 2025
Recent credits include West End productions of Annie Get Your Gun (2023) and Little Dancer (2025).
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Sep. 2025
Hanks and Reynolds shares the producer credits with Sean Stuart, Glen Zipper, George Dewey, Johnny Pariseau and Shane Reid, while Ashley Fox and Patrick Gooing executive produce along with Chris Candy, Jennifer Candy-Sullivan and Rosemary Candy.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 4 Sep. 2025
Each facility has a pyrolysis reactor based on the Viking design that converts agricultural residues such as cashew hulls from area farms into biofuels and high-quality carbon credits for sale on international markets.
—Erik Kobayashi-Solomon, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
It was written and directed by Paolo Sorrentino, whose credits include the Oscar-winner The Great Beauty and the HBO shows The Young Pope and The New Pope.
—Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Verb
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
On the Bergenbags website, Bergen credits Chloe for the project’s beginnings.
—Jessica Booth, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Olsen credits its success to the volunteers.
—Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
However, the agreement credits Tri-City’s loan payments for providing a long list of services to the new mental health hospital, everything from food and medical services for patients being treated there to custodial staffing, landscaping and linen services.
—Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Aug. 2025
The costume was fresh and clean, which Lichtenauer credits to the team’s cleaners for keeping the fragile pieces sanitzed and without any odors.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 30 Aug. 2025
Smith credits Mackie with imbuing John with vulnerability.
—Jp Mangalindan, Time, 28 Aug. 2025
McDonald credits the firm’s success to the interdisciplinary nature of its advisory groups.
—Haniya Rae, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for credits
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In some states where there is no anonymity for individual winners, people can still claim prizes anonymously through private trusts.—
Safiyah Riddle,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Sep. 2025
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Fifty of these small mammals were released on July 30, according to the trusts, and videos from other releases in the region captured their speedy acclimation back to their natural environment.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Angela also developed a proprietary RAVN claw setting, which her setter often uses on the brand’s jewels.—
Kyle Roderick,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Carey continued to rock the jewels all night.—
Starr Bowenbank,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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O'Dell pleaded guilty earlier this year to arson, damage to religious property and obstruction of persons in the free exercise of religious beliefs.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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The sentencing comes months after O’Dell, a Temple native, pleaded guilty to three charges — arson, damage to religious property and obstruction of persons in the free exercise of religious beliefs — in April.—
Bailey Richards,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The latter two were honored with accolades like the 2025 Video Vanguard Award and the Latin Icon Award, respectively.—
Mikelle Street,
Them.,
8 Sep. 2025
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His time with the Packers included leading them to a Super Bowl victory and capturing several NFL MVP Awards, among other accolades and statistical achievements.—
Matthew Couden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Sep. 2025
Noun
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This roster runs particularly deep, from the boogie-woogie blues (Buddy Guy, Muddy Waters) to the bar rock scene (Smashing Pumpkins, Fall Out Boy) and the extensive hip-hop multiverse (where both gospel and drill influences abound).—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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Goodman’s novel is a tribute to her influences, and a crackling joy to read.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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An analysis of the post-pandemic absenteeism trend from think tank RAND Corporation's researchers attributes focuses on lingering effects of the pandemic.—
Kayla Jimenez,
USA Today,
5 Sep. 2025
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The report attributes the increase to tariffs and market opportunities to improve profit margins.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
3 Sep. 2025
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Freddie Roach, who trains Walsh, believes this is the breakout moment his fighter’s been building toward.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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The museum believes a public-private partnership could save Excelsior.—
Catherine Muccigrosso,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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She’s currently tied with Beyoncé—also nominated at this year’s awards—for the most Video Music Awards wins, with 30 Moon Men trophies to her name.—
Sam Reed,
Glamour,
5 Sep. 2025
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Nevertheless, England’s white-ball 50-over team is no longer a serious contender for major trophies.—
Tim Ellis,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Credits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/credits. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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