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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
Allison Morrow, CNN, 17 Mar. 2025
The other major things to keep an eye on are your credit report, credit card statements and bank statements.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 16 Mar. 2025
Paul Fitzgerald, Rolling Stone, 18 Mar. 2025
When Israel and Hamas finally agreed to a cease-fire in January, many outside observers credited the agreement to Donald Trump’s commitment to peace.
—Yair Rosenberg, The Atlantic, 18 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Of course, Trump is eagerly taking credit for a handful of positive data points while blaming his predecessor for, or simply shrugging at, all the bad news.
—Allison Morrow, CNN, 17 Mar. 2025
The other major things to keep an eye on are your credit report, credit card statements and bank statements.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 16 Mar. 2025
Verb
Having succumbed to madness, Hopper’s character worships Kurtz, crediting him as a warrior poet who has enlarged his mind, among other superlatives.
—Paul Fitzgerald, Rolling Stone, 18 Mar. 2025
When Israel and Hamas finally agreed to a cease-fire in January, many outside observers credited the agreement to Donald Trump’s commitment to peace.
—Yair Rosenberg, The Atlantic, 18 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for credit
Noun
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All seems to indicate the two are still together to this day, with Brion promising to work to rebuild that trust.—
Lissete Lanuza Sáenz,
StyleCaster,
12 Mar. 2025
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Hotels: Marriott Bonvoy Marriott Bonvoy improved from the No. 2 spot to land at the top position on the 2025 ranking, with high scores in ease, trust and customer recommendation.—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
12 Mar. 2025
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So the show’s host is Alan Cumming, the actor and international treasure.—
Megan Garber,
The Atlantic,
13 Mar. 2025
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This Lemonade Lecture will focus on the hidden treasures of the western trails that wind through picturesque landscapes, charming communities, and vibrant ecosystems.—
Joe Rassel,
Orlando Sentinel,
12 Mar. 2025
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Meanwhile, the twins’ family remains steadfast in their belief that something else happened on that mountain.—
Melissa Noel,
Essence,
18 Mar. 2025
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The Right People In The Right Places At Moor Insights & Strategy, one of our core beliefs is that a company’s leadership will tell you much about its ability to succeed.—
Melody Brue,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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Hand clapping is ubiquitous behavior for humans across time and cultures, serving many different purposes: to signify approval with applause, for instance, or to keep time to music.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
12 Mar. 2025
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Spellbound audiences burst into spontaneous applause.—
Thomas Doherty,
The Hollywood Reporter,
11 Mar. 2025
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Critics of the Trump administration say its efforts to nullify the agency will cripple American influence overseas and carry devastating effects for some of the most vulnerable populations in the world, which relied on U.S. funding for health care, food, and other basic needs.—
Lucien Bruggeman,
ABC News,
18 Mar. 2025
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The law is clear: any deal must eliminate Chinese influence and control over the app to ...—
John Moolenaar,
National Review,
18 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Although the opioid epidemic in America has posed a real and significant public health threat resulting in at least 645,000 deaths since the epidemic began, major progress has been made with significantly less deaths directly attributed to fentanyl.—
Omer Awan,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
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Voto holds up a silk-wool kimono with an elaborate nuit de chine scene—originally a 1920s dress attributed to Jean Patou, which Estrada found at auction, practically in fragments.—
Laura Regensdorf,
Vogue,
19 Mar. 2025
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Venable believes the prospects gained experiences that will aid them and the club in the future.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Mar. 2025
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Authorities do not believe that Thompson was present when John Blauvelt murdered Cati Blauvelt.—
James Stolz,
CBS News,
8 Mar. 2025
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The crown jewel of Heritage’s menu, Gonzalez said, is the A-5 ribeye, a premium Japanese beef prepared tableside on hot stone.—
David Hudnall,
Kansas City Star,
17 Mar. 2025
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From the French heritage houses on Place Vendôme, to independent brands presenting their latest jewels at showrooms and luxury hotel around the city, some jewels of spectacular diversity were on show.—
Kate Matthams,
Forbes,
16 Mar. 2025
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“Credit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/credit. Accessed 22 Mar. 2025.
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