believable
- a word derived from believe.
Example Sentences
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In an amoral age, when so little of what’s seen and said is believable, rules are virtually obsolete.
From Salon • Jun. 13, 2026
In addition to creating believable phishing messages, the technology has been used for podcasting.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026
But I had to play a brilliant, believable baseball player.
From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026
Many of them "pass themselves off as experts in science and physics because it's somehow more believable to their followers than just going with 'the official story.'"
From Barron's • Apr. 11, 2026
“Madam Imbert? She is borrowing some potatoes,” I quickly lied, wondering if that sounded believable.
From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan
