plausibleness

noun

as in credibility

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  1. credibility
  2. plausibility
  3. likelihood
  4. probability
Noun
  • However, there is considerably more room today for contemporary luxury, independent labels, and direct-to-consumer brands to establish credibility in handbags.
    — Miles Socha, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2026
  • If our readers question our adherence to that basic tenet of journalism, our credibility will be at stake.
    — Mike Semel, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of credibility
Noun
  • 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
  • The bottom line for now is that oysters carry compounds with real biological plausibility for supporting testosterone production, particularly in people who are zinc-deficient.
    — Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 29 July 2026
Definition of plausibility
Noun
  • Driving through any major city in Miami-Dade or Broward raises your likelihood of having your personal data searched by law enforcement agencies without your consent and for any reason, a Miami Herald analysis found.
    — Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2026
  • Hyperpartisanship and the gerrymandering wars have decreased the likelihood that either party will have a comfortable majority in the House any time soon.
    — Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of likelihood
Noun
  • The probability of an interest rate hike after the Federal Reserve’s September 15-16 meeting is now up to nearly 60% compared to 50% on Thursday, 57% one week ago, and 58% one month ago, according to CME FedWatch.
    — Jeff Marks, CNBC, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Diagnostics revealed that sellers spent too much time working low-probability leads.
    — Harvard Business Review, Harvard Business Review, 4 Sep. 2026
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“Plausibleness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plausibleness. Accessed 8 Sep. 2026.

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