as in plausible
worthy of being accepted as true or reasonable
she had a believable excuse for missing the deadline
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Recent Examples of believable
First, the United States must issue believable threats to impose significant and painful consequences if Iran ignores or violates U.S. demands.
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Jennifer Kavanagh, Foreign Affairs, 25 June 2025
The shape creates a shallower wave, creating texture that reads believable rather than crimped.
—Olivia Cigliano, Footwear News, 12 June 2025
These are the classic Jedi robes as seen in the prequels, and every piece of clothing in this full costume is textured enough to be believable without becoming ridiculously expensive.
—Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 4 July 2025
But Pixar turns that ludicrous idea into something grounded and believable.
—Barry Levitt, Time, 26 June 2025
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Jennifer Kavanagh, Foreign Affairs, 25 June 2025
The shape creates a shallower wave, creating texture that reads believable rather than crimped.
—Olivia Cigliano, Footwear News, 12 June 2025
These are the classic Jedi robes as seen in the prequels, and every piece of clothing in this full costume is textured enough to be believable without becoming ridiculously expensive.
—Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 4 July 2025
But Pixar turns that ludicrous idea into something grounded and believable.
—Barry Levitt, Time, 26 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for believable
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Ringer said the most plausible explanation for Grok’s search for Musk’s guidance is assuming the person is asking for the opinions of xAI or Musk.—
Matt O’Brien,
Los Angeles Times,
12 July 2025
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For a multitude of plausible technical reasons, the AI could readily emit a statement or piece of advice that lacks any semblance of common sense and goes entirely out of bounds.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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There was also no credible evidence found that Epstein blackmailed prominent individuals as part of his actions.—
Kate Plummer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 July 2025
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Embrace Personal Accountability Being credible and responsible means keeping your word and following through on your promises in a timely manner.—
Cheri Rainey,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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“Believable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/believable. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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