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 The first term may make the second plausible, compatible or even probable, but plausibility is not identity, compatibility is not implication, probability is not necessity, and similarity of appearance is not proof of sameness of nature. — Hamilton Mann, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026 The bottom line for now is that oysters carry compounds with real biological plausibility for supporting testosterone production, particularly in people who are zinc-deficient. — Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 29 July 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for plausibility

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Russian authorities have increasingly used the label as a way of casting aspersions on the credibility and independence of organizations and people carrying the designation.

— Zahra Ullah, CNN Money, 30 Oct. 2026
The personal losses raised Eisenkot’s profile among Israelis and gave him credibility as someone who wouldn’t needlessly sacrifice soldiers.

— Julia Frankel, Los Angeles Times, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of credibility

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South Korean President Lee Jae Myung’s approach to North Korea has also increased the likelihood of conflict.

— Dan Blumenthal, Washington Post, 27 Oct. 2026
In August, Kalshi reflected a 95% likelihood of Wisconsin Democratic socialist Francesca Hong winning the Democratic gubernatorial primary over Milwaukee County executive David Crowley.

— Ananya Chetia, CNBC, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of likelihood

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The measurements showed that electrons could cross the energy gap with a tunneling probability reaching 100% under the experimental conditions.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 29 Oct. 2026
The best chance for widespread rain is Friday night, when probabilities grow to 70% to 90%.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 29 Oct. 2026

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