believability

Example Sentences

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These stories work because, as excessive as they are, they’re tinged with believability.

From Salon • Mar. 19, 2026

One of Jepsen’s most effective tricks as a pop sort-of-star is the modesty of her presentation, which lends a crucial believability to her many songs about feeling overwhelmed.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 20, 2025

Growing up in the San Joaquin Valley, with the Everly Brothers or Willie, there’s just a certain believability to their performance and songwriting that I’ve always reached for, no matter where I was.

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2025

Netflix, however, began with a different approach that I initially admired: believability.

From Salon • Dec. 21, 2024

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

From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel