The most credible hypothesis is the one that limits the number of elements in the domain T.
Source: tatoeba (29874)
Credible
/ˈkɹɛdəbl̩/
Synonyms for "credible" (217 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (10)
Adjective(6 words)
believableacademic influenceracademic researchaccurate estimation skillaccurate informationaccurate label
Noun(2 words)
academic authorityacademic expert
Strong matches (15)
Related words (25)
Adjective(7 words)
authoritativeauthoritative presenceauthoritative voicecompelling direct evidenceconvincingconvincing argumentconvincing evidence
Noun(3 words)
biologically soundcurated evidence sourcesdata validation
Verb(1 words)
establish classroom authority
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: believable, academic authority, academic expert, academic influencer, academic research.
- Sentence evidence is available for credible, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wordnet, opengloss, derived_reverse, moby, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "credible".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "credible"
Keep "credible" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "credible" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "credible", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "credible" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
4 entriesMore specific
5 entriesBayesian intervalposterior intervalrobust evidencesound argumentwell supported conclusion
Collocations
6 entriescredible claimcredible datacredible evidencecredible explanationcredible researchcredible source
Inflections
2 entriesmore crediblemost credible
Derivations
2 entriesAntonyms
1 entriessimilar
6 entriesSample sentences
16 total sentences available.
If you want to be credible, tell people only what they believe.
Source: tatoeba (1075916)
We're credible.
Source: tatoeba (2202712)
You're credible.
Source: tatoeba (2202713)
Showing 4 of 16 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "credible"?
Closest matches include believable, academic authority, academic expert, academic influencer, academic research.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "credible"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.