PLAUSIBILITY Synonyms: 22 Similar and Opposite Words

plausibility

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Definition of plausibility

as in credibility

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Recent Examples of plausibility Many of them gloss over the scientific details with just enough information to ground you in the world and give it an air of plausibility, like Doc Brown’s flux capacitor or The Doctor’s TARDIS. — Amy Tordoff, PEOPLE, 14 July 2026 Further, there is no biological plausibility or clinical evidence supporting a life-prolonging effect of chiropractic care, especially for systemic disease as claimed by some in the field. — David S. Shapiro, STAT, 30 June 2026 Most of these claims are unfounded, lack evidence, and, frankly, even lack biological plausibility. — Maggie O'Neill, Verywell Health, 24 June 2026 Commercial plausibility for this new technology is not a distant aspiration. — Brigitte Bren, Chicago Tribune, 21 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for plausibility

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This work will ultimately support fundraising efforts, donor retention, corporate partnerships, volunteer recruitment, credibility and more for long-term success.

— Catherine LaCour, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2026
The validator set now spans distinct institutional categories, each bringing a different kind of credibility to the network.

— Ethan M. Stone, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of credibility

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Driving through any major city in Miami-Dade or Broward raises your likelihood of having your personal data searched by law enforcement agencies without your consent and for any reason, a Miami Herald analysis found.

— Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2026
Hyperpartisanship and the gerrymandering wars have decreased the likelihood that either party will have a comfortable majority in the House any time soon.

— Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2026

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The probability of an interest rate hike after the Federal Reserve’s September 15-16 meeting is now up to nearly 60% compared to 50% on Thursday, 57% one week ago, and 58% one month ago, according to CME FedWatch.

— Jeff Marks, CNBC, 4 Sep. 2026
Diagnostics revealed that sellers spent too much time working low-probability leads.

— Harvard Business Review, Harvard Business Review, 4 Sep. 2026

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