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credential

[kri-den-shuhl] / krɪˈdɛn ʃəl /
ADJECTIVE
believable
Synonyms
STRONGEST
authentic conceivable convincing credible persuasive plausible reasonable satisfying
STRONG
able to hold water feasible logical sound
WEAK
aboveboard acceptable colorable creditable imaginable impressive likely possible presumable presumptive probable rational reliable straight supposable tenable tried trustworthy trusty unquestionable up front
Antonyms
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implausible improbable inconceivable incredible unbelievable unimaginable unlikely unreasonable
WEAK
unbelieveable unconvincing unreliable unthinkable
NOUN
certificate
Synonyms
STRONGEST
affidavit authentication authorization certification coupon deed diploma documentation guarantee license paper permit receipt ticket voucher warrant warranty
STRONG
affirmation attestation docket endorsement pass record sheepskin shingle testament testimonial testimony
WEAK
testification
Antonyms
STRONGEST
breach break prohibition
STRONG
denial veto
NOUN
testimonial
Synonyms
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endorsement homage ovation remembrance testament testimony
STRONG
affidavit appreciation attestation certificate character commemoration commendation confirmation degree evidence honor indication manifestation memorial memorialization monument plug proof recommendation reference salute salvo say-so show sign symbol token voucher witness
Antonyms
STRONG
censure concealment condemnation contradiction criticism disapproval hiding neglect
NOUN
ticket
Synonyms
STRONGEST
admission card certificate check coupon document license paper passport permit receipt record sticker voucher
STRONG
badge board chit docket invite key label marker note notice pass passage password slip stub tab tag token
WEAK
open sesame raincheck
Antonyms
STRONGEST
prohibition refusal
STRONG
denial heedlessness ignorance neglect veto
NOUN
voucher
Synonyms
STRONGEST
certificate coupon receipt ticket
STRONG
IOU check chit debenture note notice release slip stub token
WEAK
proof of purchase sales check sales receipt sales slip
NOUN
warrant
Synonyms
STRONGEST
accreditation certificate license passport permission permit pledge sanction subpoena summons ticket
STRONG
assurance authentication authority basis commission credentials ducat earnest foundation go ahead guarantee okay pass pawn right security shingle sticker tag testimonial token verification warranty word
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carte blanche green light official document
Antonyms
STRONGEST
prohibition refusal veto
STRONG
breach break denial uncertainty

Example Sentences

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“This means that once the law is officially enacted, your current credential will be invalid immediately.”

From Slate • Feb. 27, 2026

Teacher credential programs typically require only a C+ average in undergrad.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 30, 2025

Negrete secured three forms of Mexican identification: his voter credential, a renewed passport and a card akin to a Social Security ID.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 30, 2025

Right now, more than 500,000 students from the top half of their high school class don’t go on to complete a college credential every year, the center found.

From MarketWatch • Oct. 25, 2025

Eric Epps had made good on his promise to find employment for his brother-in-law Jimmy Goble, who had traded his teaching credential for a painters job at the Newport News shipyard.

From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly

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