credibility
noun
cred·i·bil·i·ty
ˌkre-də-ˈbi-lə-tē 
1
: the quality or power of inspiring belief
an account lacking in credibility
2
: capacity for belief
Her account exceeds credibility.
Examples of credibility in a Sentence
The new evidence lends credibility to their theory.
The scandal undermined her credibility as an honest politician.
In this instance, the lawyer's job is to make the jury doubt the witness's credibility.
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Eric Sondheimer,
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5 July 2026
The defense wanted the roommate to testify in person so Robinson could exercise his right challenge the credibility of witnesses against him.
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Brands have a rare opportunity to lead here — to develop a point of view on when and where to use these tools, without trading away the creative credibility and consumer trust that make creator content work in the first place.
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Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
5 July 2026
The defense wanted the roommate to testify in person so Robinson could exercise his right challenge the credibility of witnesses against him.
—
ABC News,
5 July 2026
Over time, consistent content builds credibility and opportunity.
—
Doug Melville,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2026
Brands have a rare opportunity to lead here — to develop a point of view on when and where to use these tools, without trading away the creative credibility and consumer trust that make creator content work in the first place.
—
Reid Litman,
Fortune,
5 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for credibility
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“Credibility.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/credibility. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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credibility
noun
cred·i·bil·i·ty
ˌkred-ə-ˈbil-ət-ē
1
: the quality or power of inspiring belief
a story without much credibility
2
: capacity for belief
an excuse beyond credibility
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