believability
Example Sentences
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The notion that he’d ad-lib a mention of Harp, or include one in his prepared remarks without thinking through the possible ramifications, strains believability.
From Slate ● Aug. 21, 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
Of course, this is complicated by the reality that inexpensive vegetable oils are frequently included in foods that are fried, ultraprocessed or otherwise unhealthy, which lends the anti-seed oil narrative some believability.
From Salon ● Jul. 29, 2024
Taubman reinforced its believability by nodding off at a pivotal moment in the trial.
From Slate ● Oct. 11, 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
