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credible

[kred-uh-buhl] / ˈkrɛd ə bəl /
ADJECTIVE
believable
Synonyms
STRONGEST
conceivable conclusive creditable dependable good-faith honest plausible rational reasonable reliable satisfactory satisfying sincere solid trustworthy valid
WEAK
aboveboard colorable determinative honest-to-God honest-to-goodness imaginable likely possible probable probably seeming sound straight supposable tenable thinkable trusty up front
Antonyms
STRONGEST
deceptive dishonest implausible irresponsible unacceptable unbelievable undependable unreasonable unreliable unsound untrustworthy
WEAK
impossible improbable inconceivable incredible unimaginable unlikely untenable

Example Sentences

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But no such declaration will be credible as long as Iran remains in effective control of the strait.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

“The more credible and lasting impact is ongoing cost inflation from the rise in diesel pricing, even in a de-escalation scenario,” says Jefferies.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

"Thanks to the cotton partnership, we now have a credible roadmap, feasibility studies, and a clear institutional framework" for investments, he said.

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

Millar told BBC Wales that voters had to back his party if they wanted "real, credible change, positive change".

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

While we had heard some talk of German military defeats on the various fronts, we were not sure if they were credible.

From "Night" by Elie Wiesel

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.