credulity
Example Sentences
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The theme of astrology emerged fairly quickly, as Moliere was interested in "denouncing human credulity", Bouffard said.
From Barron's • May 4, 2026
For a few, doubt creeps in, but most overcome their cognitive dissonance and reinflate the bubble of credulity that constitutes their comfort zone.
From Salon • Mar. 14, 2026
“It kind of beggars credulity that that number of complaints could be raised and that none could be substantiated,” Johnson said.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 15, 2025
Mr. Ryan’s mix of traditional plotting and modern obfuscation is undeniably entertaining, although it does eventually strain credulity.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 24, 2025
Estimo’s implication—that another body might have been substituted for Bobby’s and somehow placed in the grave—tested the credulity of many.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
Vocabulary lists containing credulity
"The Monkey's Paw" by W. W. Jacobs
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"The Monkey's Paw," Vocabulary from the short story
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The Legend of Sleepy Hollow
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