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

But unless Kansas City keeps seven receivers — or finds a better returner than Remigio — their most plausible path may be through the practice squad. — Kansas City Star, 3 July 2026

Under one plausible theory of technological development, artificial intelligence will turn the economy into a dystopian split screen. — Rogé Karma, The Atlantic, 2 July 2026

That would mean moving not just impending free agent Robbie Ray but also exploring offers for Matt Chapman, Willy Adames and Rafael Devers — and eating money to make those trades plausible. — Tim Britton, New York Times, 1 July 2026

For the families, the most plausible answer is that the United States is behind the Fiorella’s disappearance. — Will Freeman, New Yorker, 30 June 2026

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