seem credible

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To appear believable based on available evidence or judgment.

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Examples (10)

  • The politician's excuse for the scandal didn't seem credible to the public.
  • For the theory to be accepted, its underlying assumptions must seem credible to the scientific community.
  • Does his alibi seem credible enough to clear him of all suspicion?
  • It seems hardly credible that a small startup could challenge such a large corporation.
  • Her testimony seemed so credible that the jury was immediately convinced.
  • Even though the story sounds fantastic, it somehow seems credible coming from him.
  • The special effects were so realistic that the alien invasion on screen seemed completely credible.
  • Without supporting evidence, his claims will not seem credible to the investigators.
  • The company's sudden profit surge didn't seem credible, prompting an official audit.
  • To the children, the magician's tricks seemed entirely credible and real.