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as in trust
the right to take possession of goods before paying for them
because of their reputation for not paying their bills, no store will extend the family credit
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as in treasure
an asset that brings praise or renown
your intelligence and dedication are a credit to you, our choice for teacher of the year
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as in belief
mental conviction of the truth of some statement or the reality of some being or phenomenon
I give full credit to this report on the prevalence of cheating among college students today
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as in applause
public acknowledgment or admiration for an achievement
she deserves all the credit, since she did all the work
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as in influence
the power to direct the thinking or behavior of others usually indirectly
despite his legal woes, he has not yet lost all his credit with the administration in the White House
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as in to attribute
to explain (something) as being the result of something else
has to credit his success in picking winning lottery numbers to pure luck
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as in to believe
to regard as right or true
I simply cannot credit that story about the boy who was supposedly raised by wolves
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Recent Examples of credit
Sydney Lake, Fortune, 13 July 2025
Amex cardmembers may receive property credit, room upgrades, and late check-in/checkout.
—Elizabeth Rhodes, Travel + Leisure, 13 July 2025
Kyle Martin, Mercury News, 12 July 2025
Members of the public credited these behavioral health organizations with not only keeping them out of emergency rooms, but getting them out of the house and into healthy and safe spaces to gather with other people.
—Natalie Eilbert, jsonline.com, 11 July 2025
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Noun
But a prolific collector of eagle memorabilia based in Wabasha realized recently that, while the United States had an official animal (the bison) and flower (the rose), the eagle was getting no formal credit.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 13 July 2025
Amex cardmembers may receive property credit, room upgrades, and late check-in/checkout.
—Elizabeth Rhodes, Travel + Leisure, 13 July 2025
Verb
Brooks also credits the reach of the Oakland Black Cowboy Association, a local educational group whose members are also known for riding horses throughout the Bay Area.
—Kyle Martin, Mercury News, 12 July 2025
Members of the public credited these behavioral health organizations with not only keeping them out of emergency rooms, but getting them out of the house and into healthy and safe spaces to gather with other people.
—Natalie Eilbert, jsonline.com, 11 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for credit
Noun
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Operational excellence matters, but what sets leaders apart is recovery: fast, proactive and rooted in consumer trust.—
Footwear News,
Footwear News,
10 July 2025
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Slim majorities of California voters had little or no trust that Gov. Gavin Newsom and the state Legislature act in the best interest of the public.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 July 2025
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The itinerary takes guests to as many as 10 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, immersing travelers in India’s cultural treasure and heritages.—
Katie Nadworny,
Travel + Leisure,
11 July 2025
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Photograph: Simon Hill Ravensburger Labyrinth $30 $21 (30% off) Amazon Labyrinth is a top family game that has kids collect treasures by shifting maze tiles each turn.—
Parker Hall,
Wired News,
9 July 2025
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Some examples might include: Faith – Avoiding investments in companies that conflict with your beliefs.—
James Brewer,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Manning spoke out about Williams and shared his belief that Johnson will be exactly what the doctor ordered for the young quarterback.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 July 2025
Noun
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When the price jumped from 5.5 million to 6 million euros in one swoop, there were whistles and applause.—
John Leicester,
Chicago Tribune,
11 July 2025
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Gasps and applause filled the Paris auction house as the price soared past previous records.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
10 July 2025
Noun
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Those descriptors are accurate enough, as the band themselves have been upfront and proud about their influences: Lucinda Williams, Fleetwood Mac, Neil Young, Bill Callahan, the Beatles.—
Leah Lu,
Rolling Stone,
15 July 2025
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Palace had argued that Textor does not have decisive influence at the club because his investment in Palace only entitles him to the same 25% voting rights held by fellow co-owners Steve Parish, David Blitzer and Josh Harris.—
Robert Olsen,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
Verb
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Even more disturbingly, the FBI attributes at least 20 suicides of young boys to sextortion.—
Steve Weisman,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2025
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Moulton attributes the community’s interest in the arts, and the festival’s national reputation, to its continuous appeal.—
Zoey Thomas,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 July 2025
Verb
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Alcohol was not believed to be a factor in the crash, police said.—
City News Service,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 July 2025
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The percentage tells the public how much of the fire perimeter is believed to not go beyond the control lines.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
6 July 2025
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However, the jewel of the hotel is its shimmering heated saltwater pool.—
Regan Stephens,
Travel + Leisure,
11 July 2025
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Kardashian's jewels also featured two Lorraine Schwartz necklaces with approximately 250 carats of diamonds.—
Catherine Santino,
People.com,
9 July 2025
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“Credit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/credit. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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