Synonyms of plausible

plausible

adjective

ˈplȯ-zə-bəl 

as in credible

worthy of being accepted as true or reasonable

it's a plausible explanation for the demise of that prehistoric species

Synonyms & Similar Words

• credible
• probable
• possible
• compelling
• believable
• reasonable
• convincing
• conclusive
• likely
• reliable
• acceptable
• presumptive
• practical
• creditable
• satisfying
• effective
• strong
• persuasive
• conceivable
• cogent
• decisive
• telling
• imaginable
• dependable
• forceful
• trustworthy
• specious
• cogitable
• sophistic

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• unlikely
• improbable
• implausible
• incredible
• impossible
• unbelievable
• absurd
• doubtful
• ridiculous
• questionable
• preposterous
• dubious
• outlandish
• far-fetched
• flimsy
• fantastic
• unplausible
• inconceivable
• unthinkable
• uncertain
• unimaginable
• suspicious
• skeptical
• suspect
• unsure
• useless
• unworkable
• hopeless

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of plausible

What this research shows is that there is a plausible signal worth taking seriously, but not yet enough direct human evidence to draw a firm conclusion. — Lucy McGowan, The Conversation, 4 Aug. 2026

Fat distribution matters One plausible explanation for the higher prevalence of cardiometabolic disease in men and postmenopausal women undergoing bariatric surgery is increased visceral fat, says Serlie. — Crystal Gwizdala, Hartford Courant, 1 Aug. 2026

But Arsenal being in the conversation as a plausible destination for Vinicius Jr is a notable development. — James McNicholas, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026

Cady turns their lives into a trap of paranoia and, indeed, fear, while procuring plausible deniability to avoid consequences. — Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 31 July 2026

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