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as in trust
the right to take possession of goods before paying for them
because of their reputation for not paying their bills, no store will extend the family credit
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as in treasure
an asset that brings praise or renown
your intelligence and dedication are a credit to you, our choice for teacher of the year
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as in belief
mental conviction of the truth of some statement or the reality of some being or phenomenon
I give full credit to this report on the prevalence of cheating among college students today
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as in applause
public acknowledgment or admiration for an achievement
she deserves all the credit, since she did all the work
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as in influence
the power to direct the thinking or behavior of others usually indirectly
despite his legal woes, he has not yet lost all his credit with the administration in the White House
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as in to attribute
to explain (something) as being the result of something else
has to credit his success in picking winning lottery numbers to pure luck
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as in to believe
to regard as right or true
I simply cannot credit that story about the boy who was supposedly raised by wolves
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Recent Examples of credit
Sydney Lake, Fortune, 13 July 2025
Amex cardmembers may receive property credit, room upgrades, and late check-in/checkout.
—Elizabeth Rhodes, Travel + Leisure, 13 July 2025
Kyle Martin, Mercury News, 12 July 2025
Members of the public credited these behavioral health organizations with not only keeping them out of emergency rooms, but getting them out of the house and into healthy and safe spaces to gather with other people.
—Natalie Eilbert, jsonline.com, 11 July 2025
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Noun
But a prolific collector of eagle memorabilia based in Wabasha realized recently that, while the United States had an official animal (the bison) and flower (the rose), the eagle was getting no formal credit.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 13 July 2025
Amex cardmembers may receive property credit, room upgrades, and late check-in/checkout.
—Elizabeth Rhodes, Travel + Leisure, 13 July 2025
Verb
Brooks also credits the reach of the Oakland Black Cowboy Association, a local educational group whose members are also known for riding horses throughout the Bay Area.
—Kyle Martin, Mercury News, 12 July 2025
Members of the public credited these behavioral health organizations with not only keeping them out of emergency rooms, but getting them out of the house and into healthy and safe spaces to gather with other people.
—Natalie Eilbert, jsonline.com, 11 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for credit
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Operational excellence matters, but what sets leaders apart is recovery: fast, proactive and rooted in consumer trust.—
Footwear News,
Footwear News,
10 July 2025
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Duran gained the family’s trust and was percieved by the girls’ mother to be a good influence.—
Caelyn Pender,
Mercury News,
10 July 2025
Noun
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In a city where almost every historic treasure has been laid bare, this vast subterranean labyrinth is an undiscovered world.—
Antonia Mortensen,
CNN Money,
23 July 2025
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Though, they have been known to try to snatch plastic water bottles and other treasures from guests' belongings (seems like fair revenge to me).—
Grace Tucker,
The Enquirer,
23 July 2025
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Some examples might include: Faith – Avoiding investments in companies that conflict with your beliefs.—
James Brewer,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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IndieWire noted that Offerman's prior roles include conservative and right-wing types, a contrast to his personal progressive beliefs.—
Victoria Edel,
People.com,
14 July 2025
Noun
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This drew several laughs and applause from the rest of the cast and crew.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
People.com,
23 July 2025
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But awards never meant as much to him as applause from an audience.—
Kory Grow,
Rolling Stone,
22 July 2025
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However, the evidence is mixed; researchers think larger studies are needed to understand caffeine's influence on this condition.15 What Are the Potential Downsides of Cloud Coffee?—
Mark Gurarie,
Verywell Health,
15 July 2025
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The Bewitching takes place across three timelines, and the author says that Shirley Jackson was a big influence for the sections focusing on Tremblay in the 1930s.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
People.com,
15 July 2025
Verb
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Coyotes are territorial and many reports of bold coyotes visiting yards, howling or threatening larger dogs can often be attributed to this territorial behavior.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
14 July 2025
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Forecasters attribute the chill to upwelling, which occurs when the wind blows at an angle to the coast, pushing the warm, upper layer of water away from the shore and allowing cooler, deeper water to rise.—
Gary Robbins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 July 2025
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An object believed to be both from another star system and the oldest comet ever observed has been imaged by a massive telescope on a volcano in Hawaii.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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Authorities believe Bryant is the man captured on surveillance video throwing a Molotov cocktail through the window of the building, according to an arrest affidavit cited by the Denver Post and Colorado Public Radio (CPR).—
Ben Brachfeld,
People.com,
15 July 2025
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However, the jewel of the hotel is its shimmering heated saltwater pool.—
Regan Stephens,
Travel + Leisure,
11 July 2025
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Kardashian's jewels also featured two Lorraine Schwartz necklaces with approximately 250 carats of diamonds.—
Catherine Santino,
People.com,
9 July 2025
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“Credit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/credit. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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