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as in confidence
firm belief in the integrity, ability, effectiveness, or genuineness of someone or something
I'm afraid I don't put much credence in common gossip
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as in belief
mental conviction of the truth of some statement or the reality of some being or phenomenon
a foolish theory that, incredibly, once had wide credence among educated people
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Recent Examples of credence
Newton has also been seen wearing the Baddies star’s custom diamond necklace in the past, lending further credence to the public’s speculation that the two are an item.
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Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 10 Apr. 2025
After completing 110 pushups for the relief corps during the game, Nigro dropped down and gave the entire clubhouse 54 more after a victory that lends credence to the idea the Twins aren’t done yet despite starting the season 7-15.
—Dan Hayes, New York Times, 29 Apr. 2025
But the upside is, while imperfect, these studies do offer real-world data from a substantial number of people that lends credence to diet as a potential endo-fighting factor.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 25 Apr. 2025
That lends credence to the authors’ hypotheses that hell ants were widely distributed, as well as great travelers.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 24 Apr. 2025
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Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 10 Apr. 2025
After completing 110 pushups for the relief corps during the game, Nigro dropped down and gave the entire clubhouse 54 more after a victory that lends credence to the idea the Twins aren’t done yet despite starting the season 7-15.
—Dan Hayes, New York Times, 29 Apr. 2025
But the upside is, while imperfect, these studies do offer real-world data from a substantial number of people that lends credence to diet as a potential endo-fighting factor.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 25 Apr. 2025
That lends credence to the authors’ hypotheses that hell ants were widely distributed, as well as great travelers.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 24 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for credence
Recent Examples of Synonyms for credence
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Investors may perceive such appointments as a sign of internal uncertainty, potentially impacting stock performance and stakeholder confidence.—
Solange Charas,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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Want to boost your confidence, income and career success?—
Megan Sauer,
CNBC,
31 May 2025
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With antisemitic beliefs already at their highest levels in decades, and with Jewish communities around the world facing a tsunami of antisemitic harassment and vandalism, especially post-Oct. 7, his comments about Jews and praise for Hitler are reaching a younger, more susceptible audience.—
Jonathan A. Greenblatt,
HollywoodReporter,
29 May 2025
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But that week, belief felt like the scarcest resource of all.—
Curt Steinhorst,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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Lawyers can become influencers themselves by consistently providing value, building trust and showcasing expertise.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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That shift allows the series to examine contemporary notions of trust, institutional failure, and existential unease.—
JP Mangalindan,
Time,
4 June 2025
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These discrepancies may arise from uncleared cash transactions, missing invoices, bill credits, or inventory adjustments.—
David Moon,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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Lawmakers deserve credit for enacting it — and for holding the line through tough years.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
28 May 2025
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Ed and Lois were also members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and raised their children to uphold a similar faith.—
Yasmeen Hamadeh,
People.com,
6 June 2025
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The remarks refer to a sweeping campaign unleashed by Xi with an aim to purge religious faiths of foreign influence and align them more closely with traditional Chinese culture – and the authoritarian rule of the officially atheist Communist Party.—
Nectar Gan,
CNN Money,
6 June 2025
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“Credence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/credence. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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