BELIEVABLE Synonyms: 59 Similar and Opposite Words

believable

adjective

bə-ˈlē-və-bəl

Definition of believable

as in plausible

worthy of being accepted as true or reasonable she had a believable excuse for missing the deadline

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Recent Examples of believable Hartnett is believable in the hubby role, although — without spoilers — this character is becoming a bit of a cliché in this genre. — Pete Hammond, Deadline, 30 Sep. 2026 Elite American paratroopers would make an imminent Allied invasion utterly believable. — Literary Hub, 30 Sep. 2026 Hannah Frampton is a flirty and believable Katherina Cavalieri, and McKenna Marmolejo as Constanze who movingly portrays Mozart’s wife, who has to deal with the fall out after all the fun shuts down. — Doni Wilson, Houston Chronicle, 30 Sep. 2026 Adapted from a story by Henry Bates, the drama is an intriguing science fantasy, made believable by touches of genuine humor and the faint suggestion of a romance between a pretty American widow and a mysterious visitor from another planet. — Thr Staff, HollywoodReporter, 28 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for believable

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Yet that experience has helped drive the administration’s current efforts to achieve more plausible and narrowly defined goals.

— Eric Ciaramella, Foreign Affairs, 14 Oct. 2026
Given the sheer size of the federal government, that is more than plausible.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of plausible

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In response, the ambassadors of France and Spain made public statements emphasizing the importance of a credible electoral process and the need for Haiti’s next president to have integrity.

— Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 17 Oct. 2026
This narrower range of options could make its nuclear threats less credible in a conflict over an ally’s security.

— Ivo H. Daalder, Foreign Affairs, 16 Oct. 2026

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