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 Still, there’s a plausible explanation for the connection, said Elizabeth Landsverk, MD, a geriatrician with expertise in dementia. — Currie Engel, HEALTH, 6 Oct. 2026 No contender has a wider range of plausible outcomes than Kansas City. — Bobby Burack Outkick, FOXNews.com, 5 Oct. 2026 No official explanation has been offered, but technical issues, bad weather, or unavailability of refueling tanker aircraft could be plausible explanations. — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2026 Lüst and his colleagues’ proposal, meanwhile, requires slightly more stretching of the imagination to be plausible. — Jonathan O'Callaghan, Scientific American, 2 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for plausible

Recent Examples of Synonyms for plausible

Adjective

Enríquez argued that lasting economic recovery would be difficult without a legitimate government and that credible elections would help establish confidence among international investors.

— Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 9 Oct. 2026
Credibility is not only about whether nations successfully signal resolve, but also whether relevant audiences perceive their commitments as credible.

— Christopher Nichols, The Conversation, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of credible

Adjective

Another 1 to 3 inches of rain is possible through the rest of the weekend, with localized totals exceeding 5 inches, as showers shift toward the Northeast.

— Erika Angulo, NBC news, 11 Oct. 2026
Cappu is using the market to meet distributors and other possible partners on the title, with available rights to be confirmed on a per-territory basis.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 11 Oct. 2026