creditable

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

That task finally fell to Brazil's Lucas Pinheiro Braathen, who went 0.73sec ahead of the Austrian who finished up a creditable 11th.

From Barron's • Jan. 25, 2026

Bottom side Real Oviedo earned a creditable 1-1 draw at home against Real Betis and sit five points from safety.

From Barron's • Jan. 10, 2026

It was highly creditable for England to get so close to chasing down 374, what would have been their second highest of all time.

From BBC • Aug. 4, 2025

England will be overwhelming favourites to win at Trent Bridge, though the Zimbabweans have just claimed a creditable 1-1 draw in Bangladesh.

From BBC • May 2, 2025

“The other arm band was creditable, as was the cup. Aye, quite creditable.”

From "The Golden Goblet" by Eloise Jarvis McGraw