as in naiveté
readiness to believe the claims of others without sufficient evidence
teased her about her well-known gullibility by repeatedly offering to sell her the Brooklyn Bridge
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Noun
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That the leader of a notoriously cruel occupying power would have shown such compassion for a militant rebel strains credulity and defies the historical record.—
Judith Shulevitz,
The Atlantic,
1 Apr. 2025 -
The only issue is that the entire theory strains credulity.—
Andrew Leahey,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
Noun
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On the contrary, the narrative voice mixes naivete and disbelief.—
Bartolomeo Sala,
The Dial,
27 Mar. 2025
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One character starts with hope and naivete, and the other with the wisdom that comes from tough, life-altering experiences.—
Nick Jonas,
USA TODAY,
20 Mar. 2025
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As algorithms and politics herd us into narrower and narrower silos, the pressure increases on artists (as well as comedians, actors, and even brands) to mirror their fans’ core beliefs.—
Ryan Miller,
The Atlantic,
10 Apr. 2025
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Their belief in this project means the world to me.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Resembling in color a smooth pebble after heavy rains, the calfskin leather holder has but one compartment and one back pocket — taking it back to the basics and accentuating simplicity.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
10 Apr. 2025
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That simplicity feels so apt for this show, There's enough here: The production is simple and sweet, while Jonas and Warren exude a certain magnetism.—
Shania Russell,
EW.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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Plus, working with a person who is trusted in their field can build a brand’s credibility and increase consumer trust.—
Jessica Wong,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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If futures trading does gain legal credibility without platforms needing to pay state taxes like sportsbooks, then sportsbook operators might simply offer futures exchanges of their own.—
Dan Bernstein,
Sportico.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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“Gullibility.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gullibility. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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