PLAUSIBLE Synonyms: 59 Similar and Opposite Words

plausible

adjective

ˈplȯ-zə-bəl

Definition of plausible

as in credible

worthy of being accepted as true or reasonable it's a plausible explanation for the demise of that prehistoric species

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Recent Examples of plausible Lauren, at least, seemed like the more plausible repeat customer. — Merle Ginsberg, HollywoodReporter, 26 Aug. 2026 When generating text, large language models pick each next word from a set of plausible candidates. — New Atlas, 25 Aug. 2026 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 However, this represented only one of several plausible geographic origins of her lineage, according to the researchers. — Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for plausible

Recent Examples of Synonyms for plausible

Adjective

Such cooperation is increasingly important as the United States and its allies seek to improve interoperability and maintain credible airpower across the Indo-Pacific.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2026
The voices warning about the risks of artificial intelligence grow louder, more urgent and increasingly credible every day.

— Henry M. Paulson Jr, Washington Post, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of credible

Adjective

The interaction feels wildly improbable even with respect to a movie that doesn’t claim to create a probable world.

— Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 4 Sep. 2026
Stanford, meanwhile, has 15 players listed as out, one as doubtful, five as questionable and four as probable.

— Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of probable

Adjective

The technologies exist, and the economics are increasingly compelling.

— Nana Menya Ayensu, semafor.com, 7 Sep. 2026
United are far from exhilarating, far from compelling and better duly, belatedly, narrowly arrives, which ensures that Moyes is pleased, but with a caveat.

— George Caulkin, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026