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Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 8 Mar. 2026
Every spring travel wardrobe needs a dependable midi dress, and this one checks every box.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 6 Mar. 2026
Multiple guys previously projected as dependable pieces of Self’s rotation — namely Kohl Rosario and Jayden Dawson — have not met expectations.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 6 Mar. 2026
While Samsung electric ranges are more dependable than ever, there are occasional issues that need servicing.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 6 Mar. 2026
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“Dependable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dependable. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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dependable
adjective
de·pend·able
di-ˈpen-də-bəl 
: capable of being depended on : trustworthy, reliable
a dependable car
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