cred

noun

ˈkred How to pronounce cred (audio)
: credibility
specifically : the ability to gain acceptance as a member of a particular group or class
Switzerland's largest city has upped its culinary cred and is emerging as one of Europe's hottest food destinations. —Sandra MacGregor

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Nathan’s hoop creds are also well-established. — Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 18 June 2026 The flowy layers leave a little length up front for styling versatility, while the short back lends true crop cred. — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 10 June 2026 To show her Calabasas cred, vegan Michaels, 25, does Pilates daily and eats the kale and white bean salad from Erewon. — Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 29 May 2026 The brand has also won over Oprah Winfrey, 72, and Julia Roberts, 58, giving them some serious style cred. — Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 10 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for cred

Word History

First Known Use

1981, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of cred was in 1981

Phrases Containing cred

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“Cred.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cred. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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