credibility
noun
cred·i·bil·i·ty
ˌkre-də-ˈbi-lə-tē 
1
: the quality or power of inspiring belief
an account lacking in credibility
2
: capacity for belief
Her account exceeds credibility.
Examples of credibility in a Sentence
The new evidence lends credibility to their theory.
The scandal undermined her credibility as an honest politician.
In this instance, the lawyer's job is to make the jury doubt the witness's credibility.
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That ensures long-term political credibility and shields against budgetary raids.
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Josh Green, Time, 30 Oct. 2025
In his remarks, Moss cast doubt on the credibility of that defense, repeatedly questioning the quick-twitch decision to demand that NPR no longer run the distribution system after such a longstanding arrangement.
—NPR, 30 Oct. 2025
In practice, however, the frazzled credibility that Lane and Chandler bring to the crisis only highlights the unbelievability of the crisis itself.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 28 Oct. 2025
Bourdain and Parts Unknown effectively kickstarted CNN’s original series push, giving it instant credibility and gravitas.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 28 Oct. 2025
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Josh Green, Time, 30 Oct. 2025
In his remarks, Moss cast doubt on the credibility of that defense, repeatedly questioning the quick-twitch decision to demand that NPR no longer run the distribution system after such a longstanding arrangement.
—NPR, 30 Oct. 2025
In practice, however, the frazzled credibility that Lane and Chandler bring to the crisis only highlights the unbelievability of the crisis itself.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 28 Oct. 2025
Bourdain and Parts Unknown effectively kickstarted CNN’s original series push, giving it instant credibility and gravitas.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 28 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for credibility
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“Credibility.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/credibility. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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credibility
noun
cred·i·bil·i·ty
ˌkred-ə-ˈbil-ət-ē
1
: the quality or power of inspiring belief
a story without much credibility
2
: capacity for belief
an excuse beyond credibility
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