: credibility
specifically
: the ability to gain acceptance as a member of a particular group or class
used … his new street cred to develop contacts —
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First, the confluence of recent partnerships gives the brand a big boost in street cred and provides major tailwinds to revenue.
—Stockstory Team, CNBC, 22 Feb. 2025
Not only this, but clothing can also affect their street cred!
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 20 Mar. 2025
Hal & Harper rounds out the International Competition and adds some U.S. indie cred to proceedings, with Cooper Raiff writing, directing, as well as producing alongside producing partner Clementine Quittner via their Small Ideas banner.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 6 Mar. 2025
Emilia is very much a pop star, and dating Duki has given her street cred.
—Jessica Roiz, Billboard, 26 Feb. 2025
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Stockstory Team, CNBC, 22 Feb. 2025
Not only this, but clothing can also affect their street cred!
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 20 Mar. 2025
Hal & Harper rounds out the International Competition and adds some U.S. indie cred to proceedings, with Cooper Raiff writing, directing, as well as producing alongside producing partner Clementine Quittner via their Small Ideas banner.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 6 Mar. 2025
Emilia is very much a pop star, and dating Duki has given her street cred.
—Jessica Roiz, Billboard, 26 Feb. 2025
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“Cred.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cred. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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