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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
Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 9 Nov. 2025
Some like to make the pudding from scratch, a delicious extra-credit choice.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 9 Nov. 2025
Collin Binkley, Los Angeles Times, 6 Jan. 2026
For context, Lohan credited her current glow to a great self-care regimen and denied facelift rumors in May 2025 during a conversation with none other than Chloe Fineman.
—Whitney Perry, Glamour, 6 Jan. 2026
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Noun
There’s also no health care vote on offer in the House, where Republican leaders have raised concerns over extending the credits in their current form.
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College leaders also credit their work to reduce campus costs — laundry is free and students get yearly credits for textbooks, for example.
—Recent Examples of Synonyms for credit
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Those vulnerabilities allow predators an opportunity to gain the trust of victims of any age by promising to meet those needs or to provide safety, housing or affection.—
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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.—
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Brendan Fraser played the dashing hero Rick O’Connell, a treasure hunter and former Captain of the French Foreign Legion.—
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In the film, little Rory needs to save her father who’s disappeared on a treasure quest during an unfortunate encounter with a dragon.—
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The long hours spent fishing were also good for meditating and reinforced his belief in the destiny marked out for him.—
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The latter movie musical, directed and co-written by Mona Fastvold, tells the story of the titular founder of the Shakers, who brought her religious beliefs from England to America in the 18th century.—
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Public reactions were indicated by applause during the Holliday school children’s performances and the district’s recognitions.—
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He was given a hero’s applause from fans of both clubs when he was invited onto the pitch at half-time.—
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Here’s everything to know about her mental health history and the religious influence that allegedly distorted her beliefs.—
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The band had a range of influences, from blues and psychedelia, to country, folk and blues.—
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The nonpartisan office attributed that to state spending outstripping revenue.—
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The bond agreement attributes that confidentiality to a Kansas state statue specifically designed for STAR bond projects involving a major professional sports franchise.—
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His car was seen arriving shortly before the time the murders were believed to have been committed and left shortly after, according to court documents.—
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Investigators believe Moore first killed his father, 67-year-old Glenn Moore; his brother, 33-year-old Quinton Moore; and his uncle, 55-year-old Willie Ed Guines, at the family's mobile home in western Clay County.—
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Her Balenciaga gown featured a peplum-like petal detail to perfectly accentuate her baby bump, while a crystal brooch and Fred Leighton jewels added sparkle to her look.—
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There’s a broad consensus among them that these Baroque-era jewels are heirlooms to be treasured and gently ushered into the modern world without ripping out their soul.—
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“Credit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/credit. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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