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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Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 July 2025
Plus, there are four shades to choose from that look believable on most skin tones, and the sheer formula melts into makeup beautifully.
—Marie Lodi, Allure, 5 July 2025
Claiming persecution becomes more believable when it is coupled with the righteous indignation of the wronged.
—Lubna Zeidan, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
The natural chemistry between the two appealing lead actors makes their disagreements as believable as the magnetic force that keeps coaxing them to give it another try.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 27 June 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 21 Jul. 2025.
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