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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
Nevertheless, Kennedy has lent credence to the unsupported theory that poppers caused AIDS.
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Benjamin Ryan, NBC News, 14 Mar. 2025
The fossils include intact tree trunks and fern stems, which lend credence to the notion that this was local vegetation, not transported by wind or other elements.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 12 Mar. 2025
This could lend some credence to those theorizing that MDR is refining the severance process itself, in order to figure out a way to completely erase the types of emotions that essentially make a person a person.
—Megan McCluskey, TIME, 28 Feb. 2025
Giving some credence to Van Buren’s claims, many historians attribute the lackluster policy accomplishments of President John Quincy Adams to opposition from Jacksonian partisans within the federal civil service who actively campaigned for the opposition from within the government.
—Yong Kwon / Made By History, TIME, 7 Mar. 2025
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Benjamin Ryan, NBC News, 14 Mar. 2025
The fossils include intact tree trunks and fern stems, which lend credence to the notion that this was local vegetation, not transported by wind or other elements.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 12 Mar. 2025
This could lend some credence to those theorizing that MDR is refining the severance process itself, in order to figure out a way to completely erase the types of emotions that essentially make a person a person.
—Megan McCluskey, TIME, 28 Feb. 2025
Giving some credence to Van Buren’s claims, many historians attribute the lackluster policy accomplishments of President John Quincy Adams to opposition from Jacksonian partisans within the federal civil service who actively campaigned for the opposition from within the government.
—Yong Kwon / Made By History, TIME, 7 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for credence
Noun
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Fast forward to April 6, when the sun harmonizes with Jupiter, boosting our confidence and optimism.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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The boisterous comedian lights up the stage with sly wit and brazen confidence, conveying Moss’ righteous fury over being bottom of the office food chain.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2025
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The belief in twin flames has been around for centuries, since ancient Greece at least.—
Christina Pérez,
Vogue,
29 Mar. 2025
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The secular mindset that emerged from the Enlightenment — the belief that religion would fade while science delivered heaven on earth — has failed.—
Mike Woodruff,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Mar. 2025
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That fear, though uncomfortable, is your chance to lean into vulnerability and build trust.—
Glenn Llopis,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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Jim waits 45 minutes after sending a trade alert before buying or selling a stock in his charitable trust’s portfolio.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
4 Apr. 2025
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In an interview with Fox Business on Wednesday, Dimon said rising interest rates, sticky inflation, and widening credit spreads are setting the stage for a wave of financial strain among U.S. companies.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Apr. 2025
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The production house’s scripted entertainment credits include Varsity Blues, Coach Carter, One Tree Hill and Smallville.—
Luke Cyphers,
Sportico.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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In the Jewish faith, April 20, 2025 marks the end of Passover.—
Abigail Wilt,
Southern Living,
8 Apr. 2025
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Aunt Lydia maintains her faith in Gilead’s religious principles — but the horrific events that contradict them seem to hint at her beliefs possibly cracking, even this late in the game.—
Abigail Lee,
Variety,
8 Apr. 2025
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“Credence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/credence. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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