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noun

  • A provider of information, such as a person, text, or institution, that is regarded as trustworthy, believable, and likely to be accurate.

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Prof Santer said: "The report is still available on the DOE website and is still being publicly referenced by DOE Secretary Wright as a credible source of information on climate science. It is not."

From Science Daily ● Jul. 2, 2026

He questioned how McDaniel could now be a credible source in a journalistic setting.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 24, 2024

Thesaurus

Possible Synonyms

  • solid lead
  • reputable origin
  • authoritative reference
  • expert testimony
  • the real deal

Possible Antonyms

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other words

  • questionable informant
  • dubious reference
  • unreliable source
  • a random guy on the internet
  • disreputable origin

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