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as in meritorious
deserving of high regard or great approval
a creditable effort, even if it didn't succeed completely
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as in plausible
worthy of being accepted as true or reasonable
let's look for a scientifically creditable explanation before going off into the realm of the supernatural
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Recent Examples of creditable
Liverpool lost ground over Christmas and New Year, a couple of creditable draws and a dispiriting defeat against a weakened Leicester City casting Klopp’s team adrift.
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New York Times, 14 Jan. 2022
Guyana, with its new offshore oil discoveries, and the Dominican Republic, with its creditable economic performance, shine brightly in an otherwise depressing regional tableau.
—Jorge Heine, Foreign Affairs, 24 Aug. 2021
His administration has done a creditable job of lining up European countries; after some foot-dragging, Germany is now clearly committed to a unified approach.
—Martin Indyk, Foreign Affairs, 14 Feb. 2022
Also seeing significant gains were Latin America, up 70%, and Europe, with a 57% increase, versus the States’ creditable 15%.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 12 July 2023
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New York Times, 14 Jan. 2022
Guyana, with its new offshore oil discoveries, and the Dominican Republic, with its creditable economic performance, shine brightly in an otherwise depressing regional tableau.
—Jorge Heine, Foreign Affairs, 24 Aug. 2021
His administration has done a creditable job of lining up European countries; after some foot-dragging, Germany is now clearly committed to a unified approach.
—Martin Indyk, Foreign Affairs, 14 Feb. 2022
Also seeing significant gains were Latin America, up 70%, and Europe, with a 57% increase, versus the States’ creditable 15%.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 12 July 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for creditable
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Each situation is different and requires meritorious analysis.Lance Eliot, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024
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This year's most meritorious splurges include some familiar (read: repeat-winner) names.Allure, Allure, 26 Sep. 2024
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Still, many sleep researchers have offered their own plausible theories to explain hypnic jerks.Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 13 Nov. 2024
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Yet, any behavioral impacts of these chemicals are summarily disavowed when there is plausible causal relationship that has been well-studied in mammals.Saleem H. Ali, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
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The southpaw would be a worthy addition to the front of Boston's starting rotation.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
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The song’s jaunty ’90s country vibe and Moroney’s charismatic performance make this song poised to become a worthy, enduring addition to the canon of country holiday classics.Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 4 Nov. 2024
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Real news can be honest, hopeful, credible, constructive.Ira Porter, The Christian Science Monitor, 22 Nov. 2024
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To date there is no credible evidence that a single individual has died from starvation as a result of Israeli actions, let alone from a deliberate policy to intentionally starve civilians.Matt Robison, Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2024
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The Beats Studio Pro headphones deliver premium sound quality, excellent noise cancellation, and a sleek, durable design.Juhi Wadia, PCMAG, 16 Nov. 2024
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Later in the day, someone older or more experienced might have excellent advice for you.Georgia Nicols, The Denver Post, 14 Nov. 2024
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More news: Yankees Make Final Pleas to Juan Soto After Game 5 Loss In what amounted to a one-season audition in his free agent walk year, Soto led the American League in runs scored batting ahead of Judge, the probable AL MVP.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2024
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Second, Schipper said, the probable trifecta of controlling the presidency and both chambers of Congress further increases the likelihood that Trump can enact his fiscal agenda.Peter Green, Quartz, 9 Nov. 2024
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As for the second problem, that's where Amazon has shown remarkable — and admirable — restraint.Jennifer Pattison Tuohy, The Verge, 22 Nov. 2024
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Aspirational thinking is healthy and admirable, but not in all cases.Lorraine Ali, Los Angeles Times, 22 Nov. 2024
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Columbia’s legacy of quality outdoor gear lives on these Fairbanks boots, and the impressive weather resistance guarantees toasty toes no matter the adventure.Matthew Medendorp, Travel + Leisure, 27 Nov. 2024
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Luke Evans, with a movie star face, enviable physique and impressive resumé, is not immune to the same spirals of regular folks.Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Nov. 2024
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“Creditable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/creditable. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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