believability

Example Sentences

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Were there conversations about how elaborate you could go there without losing believability?

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2024

Taubman reinforced its believability by nodding off at a pivotal moment in the trial.

From Slate • Oct. 11, 2023

During the three years between the shooting, the trial and this week's sentencing — Megan's believability as a victim has been questioned.

From Salon • Aug. 11, 2023

The believability of a false narrative is reinforced by what psychologists call apophenia, defined as the proclivity to perceive meaningful connections among unrelated things.

From Salon • Jul. 18, 2023

“If you stumble at mere believability, what are you living for? Isn’t love hard to believe?”

From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel