credible candidates
[/ˈkredəbəl ˈkændɪdeɪts/]
noun phrasepl: credible candidates
candidatos credíveis
1. Individuals who are believable, trustworthy, and have the necessary qualifications or likelihood of success for a particular position, role, or selection process
The panel identified three credible candidates for the executive position.
O painel identificou três candidatos credíveis para a posição executiva.
2. Candidates whose background, experience, and reputation make them worthy of serious consideration
Only credible candidates passed the initial screening process.
Apenas candidatos credíveis passaram no processo de triagem inicial.
3. In politics, candidates who have a reasonable chance of winning and are taken seriously by voters and media
The election featured four credible candidates for mayor.
A eleição apresentava quatro candidatos credíveis para prefeito.
In both Brazilian and American contexts, 'credible candidates' is frequently used in electoral politics, corporate recruitment, and academic admissions. In Brazil, political discourse emphasizes candidates' credibility especially during election cycles. In the USA, this term is heavily used in media coverage to distinguish serious contenders from long-shot candidates. The concept reflects democratic values of informed choice based on trustworthy options.
NYC Slang
legit candidates / solid candidates
Related Idioms & Phrases
a credible candidate in the running
credible candidate for consideration
emerge as a credible candidate
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