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

All a novelist can do when representing Bush Two’s accomplices is to embody plausible ideologies in specific fictional characters. — Literary Hub, 28 Sep. 2026

In forensic parlance, a diagnosis of exclusion is one reached by ruling out other plausible causes; drowning can be challenging to prove, because often there’s no telltale sign that one occurred. — Cristian Farias, New Yorker, 26 Sep. 2026

Longer term, perhaps as early as 15 years from now but more likely longer, a Kessler-syndrome type outcome may start to become increasingly plausible. — Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 23 Sep. 2026

And Talarico, in particular, may have a plausible path to victory. — Justin Papp, CNBC, 23 Sep. 2026

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