as in gullibility
readiness to believe the claims of others without sufficient evidence
the quack pushing the phony medicine was taking advantage of the credulity of people hoping for miracle cures
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Recent Examples of credulity
But the plot strains credulity to the breaking point.
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Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 27 Oct. 2024
While some easy parallels can be drawn between this grab bag of famous names — Chesney and Buffett shared a close friendship, for example, as do Osbourne and Slash — feel free to have some fun in the comments about an amusing pair that could strain credulity.
—Devon Ivie, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2024
But his idea of a conservative black urban mayor defies credulity.
—Armond White, National Review, 4 Oct. 2024
Fake casualty numbers were immediately announced by Hamas, to be instantly and unquestioningly spread by journalists whose credulity verged on complicity.
—Jeffrey Blehar, National Review, 18 Sep. 2024
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Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 27 Oct. 2024
While some easy parallels can be drawn between this grab bag of famous names — Chesney and Buffett shared a close friendship, for example, as do Osbourne and Slash — feel free to have some fun in the comments about an amusing pair that could strain credulity.
—Devon Ivie, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2024
But his idea of a conservative black urban mayor defies credulity.
—Armond White, National Review, 4 Oct. 2024
Fake casualty numbers were immediately announced by Hamas, to be instantly and unquestioningly spread by journalists whose credulity verged on complicity.
—Jeffrey Blehar, National Review, 18 Sep. 2024
See All Example Sentences for credulity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for credulity
Noun
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This team looked dead and buried midway through the second half, their miserable performance having been utterly bereft of energy and belief.—
Mark Critchley,
The Athletic,
22 Feb. 2025
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But optimism, the belief that things can improve, and progress is possible, can be a powerful antidote to this struggle.—
Glenn Llopis,
Forbes,
22 Feb. 2025
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There’s a lot of naivete, certainly, in certain forms of popular music.—
Katherine Turman,
SPIN,
3 Feb. 2025
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Tascioni is an exuberant person by nature, which many antagonists mistake for naivete.—
Rachel Elspeth Gross,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
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Initially, the app focused on simplicity, offering basic filters and a chronological feed.—
Mark Joseph,
Newsweek,
24 Feb. 2025
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Her effortless bob complemented the simplicity of the gown and her red-orange lip and nails played well off of the design’s midnight blue hue.—
Erin Jensen,
USA TODAY,
23 Feb. 2025
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The growing demand for thought leaders in niche sectors means there’s a significant opportunity for consultants to help clients build credibility, expand their influence, and attract high-value opportunities through strategic brand positioning. 4.—
Melissa Houston,
Forbes,
22 Feb. 2025
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Carroll also highlighted the importance of source credibility when researching for fun.—
Tom Rogers,
Newsweek,
21 Feb. 2025
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“Credulity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/credulity. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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