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 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 Key criteria considered throughout this process include plausibility, novelty, testability, and safety. — ArsTechnica, 19 May 2026 There’s a grim plausibility here that doesn’t necessarily need certainty, only the willingness to sit with honesty. — Steven Gray, Time, 29 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for plausibility

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The Ministry of External Affairs in India quickly rejected the commission’s remarks, calling the body biased and lacking in credibility.

— ABC News, ABC News, 28 Aug. 2026
Lacking credibility While the grand jury found Hay’s testimony transparent and credible, the testimony of Jeff Aaron, the lawyer advising the Hope Florida Foundation’s board, was not, according to the report.

— Sofia Saric, Miami Herald, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of credibility

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The White House has previously downplayed the likelihood of immigration agents being deployed to polling locations, but Trump has refused to rule it out.

— Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 23 Aug. 2026
Practically, Sinner’s withdrawal increases the likelihood of a Spanish remontada.

— Ava Wallace, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2026

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