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as in trusts
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 jewels
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 beliefs
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 accolades
public acknowledgment or admiration for an achievement
she deserves all the credit, since she did all the work
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as in influences
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 attributes
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 believes
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 credits
Hilary Lewis, HollywoodReporter, 30 Apr. 2026
Prior to founding Serenade, Penn spent the past decade as co-founder and CEO of The Department of Motion Pictures and has produced or executive produced more than 20 films, earning credits at Sundance, Telluride, and Cannes.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 30 Apr. 2026
The dagger comes to an insufferable point in a final post-credits gag that directs viewers to a pay-it-forward initiative via a literal QR code.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 30 Apr. 2026
Two Brothers is part of All3Media and its credits include Fleabag, Liar, Baptiste and The Assassin.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 30 Apr. 2026
This new documentary on his life, directed by Lawrence Kasdan, acts as a career retrospective, pulling the veil back on all of his hard work and the low and high moments behind his long IMDb credits list.
—Madeleine Janz, PEOPLE, 30 Apr. 2026
In response, Spotify announced plans last fall to implement clearer AI disclosures in song credits, along with stricter impersonation rules.
—Angela Yang, NBC news, 30 Apr. 2026
The largest portion of the funding sought from CHFA is $35 million in low-income tax credits.
—Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 30 Apr. 2026
Those credits are later repaid in installments.
—Cnn Staff, CNN Money, 23 Apr. 2026
Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
Béliard credits Sprecher with instilling those from Day One.
—Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 28 Apr. 2026
The group credits the book club’s enduring success to its organizer, Becky Nedelman.
—Maddie Connors, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2026
In basketball lore, one story credits University of Louisville players Wiley Brown and Derek Smith with making exactly that shift — redirecting a request for a low five upward into what became the high five.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 27 Apr. 2026
Mickey credits his grandfather and his father, Matt, who played briefly at San Diego State, for his love of the game.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 26 Apr. 2026
For all the professional teams’ seamless collaboration, Christine ultimately credits the homeowners with giving the project its most magnetic qualities.
—David Foxley, Architectural Digest, 24 Apr. 2026
Looking back, Earle credits the perfect storm of timing and talent for the album's success.
—Chris Barilla, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
Fatla credits all that success to the city's blue-collar work ethic, forged in its steel mills since the 19th century.
—Ayana Archie, NPR, 24 Apr. 2026
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His other credits include writing for Netflix’s Roommates movie and Sabrina Carpenter’s 2024 Nonsense Christmas Special, acting and writing on Max’s The Other Two and acting on FX’s English Teacher and ABC’s The Goldbergs.
—Hilary Lewis, HollywoodReporter, 30 Apr. 2026
Prior to founding Serenade, Penn spent the past decade as co-founder and CEO of The Department of Motion Pictures and has produced or executive produced more than 20 films, earning credits at Sundance, Telluride, and Cannes.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 30 Apr. 2026
The dagger comes to an insufferable point in a final post-credits gag that directs viewers to a pay-it-forward initiative via a literal QR code.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 30 Apr. 2026
Two Brothers is part of All3Media and its credits include Fleabag, Liar, Baptiste and The Assassin.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 30 Apr. 2026
This new documentary on his life, directed by Lawrence Kasdan, acts as a career retrospective, pulling the veil back on all of his hard work and the low and high moments behind his long IMDb credits list.
—Madeleine Janz, PEOPLE, 30 Apr. 2026
In response, Spotify announced plans last fall to implement clearer AI disclosures in song credits, along with stricter impersonation rules.
—Angela Yang, NBC news, 30 Apr. 2026
The largest portion of the funding sought from CHFA is $35 million in low-income tax credits.
—Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 30 Apr. 2026
Those credits are later repaid in installments.
—Cnn Staff, CNN Money, 23 Apr. 2026
Verb
The duo had been teammates on LSU’s Elite Eight team in 2023-24, and Van Lith credits Reese for helping her ease into the WNBA.
—Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
Béliard credits Sprecher with instilling those from Day One.
—Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 28 Apr. 2026
The group credits the book club’s enduring success to its organizer, Becky Nedelman.
—Maddie Connors, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2026
In basketball lore, one story credits University of Louisville players Wiley Brown and Derek Smith with making exactly that shift — redirecting a request for a low five upward into what became the high five.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 27 Apr. 2026
Mickey credits his grandfather and his father, Matt, who played briefly at San Diego State, for his love of the game.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 26 Apr. 2026
For all the professional teams’ seamless collaboration, Christine ultimately credits the homeowners with giving the project its most magnetic qualities.
—David Foxley, Architectural Digest, 24 Apr. 2026
Looking back, Earle credits the perfect storm of timing and talent for the album's success.
—Chris Barilla, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
Fatla credits all that success to the city's blue-collar work ethic, forged in its steel mills since the 19th century.
—Ayana Archie, NPR, 24 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for credits
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Another factor is how properties owned by LLCs or trusts might be treated.—
Jesse Zanger,
CBS News,
30 Apr. 2026
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But an attorney who specializes in wills and trusts can point you in the right direction.—
Jeanne Phillips,
Mercury News,
29 Apr. 2026
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On her formal encounters with presidents and other foreign leaders, Elizabeth would bedazzle with her tiaras, earrings and necklaces, heavy with history and laden with priceless jewels.—
Susan Page,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2026
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It can be tucked into trousers for the office, tied in the front with shorts for a vacation, and dressed up with a skirt and jewels for a night off.—
Mia Huelsbeck,
PEOPLE,
24 Apr. 2026
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Early cultures, including Native American tribes, looked to the heavens for time keeping, spiritual beliefs and navigation.—
Ernie Cowan,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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That’s one of the running themes of the show, which is the anatomy of bias, which was what are all the false beliefs that each of us had?—
Destiny Jackson,
Deadline,
26 Apr. 2026
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And that’s just a slither of Knueppel’s laundry list of accolades.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Apr. 2026
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Those are mighty strong accolades for a player who will turn 46 in July.—
Mark Harris OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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The architecture draws on classic English influences, with a slate roof and detailed millwork, paired with more modern additions like smart home systems and an elevator.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
24 Apr. 2026
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That means influences of sugar-producing countries.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
24 Apr. 2026
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McMahon attributes her ability to thrive among testosterone guzzlers to being an only child.—
Zach Helfand,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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Improving these decisions requires multiple analyses, including reviewing past collections, identifying which attributes mattered, mapping those attributes to sell-through and comparing them to current demand signals.—
Anita Beveridge-Raffo,
Fortune,
16 Apr. 2026
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Blankfein isn’t the only business leader who believes that working hard is more powerful than natural intellect or pricey diplomas.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
29 Apr. 2026
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And given the current state of the American whiskey industry, and global spirits overall, the Woodford team believes that a partnership like this helps spread the word about the bourbon, attracts consumers, and has made the Kentucky Derby a bucket list destination for people around the globe.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
29 Apr. 2026
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The South Korean filmmaker returns to Neon after the release of Parasite, which earned four Oscar trophies, including for best picture.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Apr. 2026
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Prizes are $1,000 for first place, $500 for second and $300 for third, with the top three also receiving trophies.—
Mike Danahey,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
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