
Credible
Assessing Trust
Consider if information seems reasonable and if the source has a history of accuracy.

He provided credible sources to support his thesis.
Evidence Over Opinion
Preference for facts or data over personal beliefs when determining credibility.

Despite his skepticism, the experiment's results were credible.
Context Matters
Certain phrases alongside 'credible' can heighten its impact, like 'credible witness'.

The judge considered the eyewitness to be a credible witness.
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AuthenticCogentConvinceDependablePlausibleReliableTrustworthyValid
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