as in sincerity
the quality of being believed or accepted as true, real, or honest
The new evidence lends credibility to their theory. The scandal damaged her credibility as an honest politician. They doubted the credibility of the witness's story.
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Recent Examples of credibility
The 2026 Ford Explorer’s off-road credibility is in for a boost when the midsize SUV adds a model with the automaker’s popular Tremor badge later this year.
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Mark Phelan, USA Today, 30 June 2025
Its struggles bear implications for federal infrastructure policy, private-public investment risks, and the credibility of large-scale rail projects nationwide.
—James Bickerton, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 June 2025
Even if Bezos is worth more than $200 billion, Blue Origin, like its rivals, including Musk’s SpaceX, rely on government contracts for steady income, credibility and access to major U.S. projects.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 27 June 2025
In journalism, visibility and virality are not the standard—credibility is.
—Ime Ekpo, Forbes.com, 21 June 2025
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Mark Phelan, USA Today, 30 June 2025
Its struggles bear implications for federal infrastructure policy, private-public investment risks, and the credibility of large-scale rail projects nationwide.
—James Bickerton, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 June 2025
Even if Bezos is worth more than $200 billion, Blue Origin, like its rivals, including Musk’s SpaceX, rely on government contracts for steady income, credibility and access to major U.S. projects.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 27 June 2025
In journalism, visibility and virality are not the standard—credibility is.
—Ime Ekpo, Forbes.com, 21 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for credibility
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Experts point out that if Iran shows sincerity in negotiations and is willing to reach a substantive agreement to limit its nuclear program in the future, the situation in the Middle East may ease.—
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CNBC,
25 June 2025
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Listening with sincerity is one of the most important skills in philanthropy work.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
Noun
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What are your compliance and reliability requirements?—
Alex Gudilko,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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The disinformation campaign was therefore not only aimed at an aircraft, but more broadly at a national image of strategic autonomy, industrial reliability and solid partnerships.—
Micah McCartney,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 July 2025
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By taking these steps, your recommendation will effectively showcase your nephew's potential while upholding the integrity of the hiring process and fostering workplace harmony.—
Johnny C. Taylor Jr,
USA Today,
8 July 2025
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In a climate economy increasingly scrutinized for greenwashing and impact-washing, the integrity of carbon credits matters more than ever.—
Dianne Plummer,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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Quantum computing can boost the accuracy of battery material simulations, optimize power grid flows and enhance the design of sustainable energy systems.—
Klaudia Zaika,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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The court rejected the state’s argument that changing birth certificates diminishes the accuracy of birth statistics.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
1 July 2025
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There are several scenarios with various degrees of plausibility.—
Howard Homonoff,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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At least some of these political stances are in the realm of plausibility at a time when their conservative allies control all levers of power in Washington and many have embraced aspects of a Christian nationalist agenda.—
Peter Smith,
Chicago Tribune,
10 June 2025
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“Credibility.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/credibility. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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