believable
adjective
be·liev·able
bə-ˈlē-və-bəl 
: capable of being believed especially as within the range of known possibility or probability
Examples of believable in a Sentence
she had a believable excuse for missing the deadline
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Scammers might even try to gain your trust by sharing more of your personal info, like your Social Security number, to seem more believable.
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Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 5 Mar. 2025
Everybody who played their role was exceptionally believable.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 1 Mar. 2025
Allow that to soak in for at least 10 minutes, then wipe away the excess before applying lipstick — this will ensure an even application for a more believable nude lip.
—Claire Sullivan, WWD, 28 Feb. 2025
In some cases, the accounts are highly believable, having been hacked from a real teenager or curated with photos over months.
—Rachel Hale, USA TODAY, 25 Feb. 2025
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Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 5 Mar. 2025
Everybody who played their role was exceptionally believable.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 1 Mar. 2025
Allow that to soak in for at least 10 minutes, then wipe away the excess before applying lipstick — this will ensure an even application for a more believable nude lip.
—Claire Sullivan, WWD, 28 Feb. 2025
In some cases, the accounts are highly believable, having been hacked from a real teenager or curated with photos over months.
—Rachel Hale, USA TODAY, 25 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for believable
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“Believable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/believable. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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