as in reliability
worthiness as the recipient of another's trust or confidence
her dependability as a friend, in good times and bad, is legendary
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Recent Examples of dependability
Banda’s dependability has slipped in the postseason.
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Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 29 Oct. 2025
But his bounce-back moment served as a reminder of his dependability and resilience as a young playmaker.
—Charlotte Observer, 12 Oct. 2025
The key for platforms will be to find the right balance, combining the dependability of film libraries with the cultural heat of live events.
—Alejandro Rojas, HollywoodReporter, 10 Oct. 2025
Ruggedness, dependability, and handiness define a lot of outdoor archetypes, from the ski patroller to the river guide to the park ranger.
—Outside Online, 8 Oct. 2025
Minten rapidly becomes a Sturm favorite because of his three-zone dependability.
—Fluto Shinzawa, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025
Jeremiah’s warmth and dependability may symbolically meet the desire for safety and emotional security.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Subaru prefers its vehicles are known for their dependability and versatility.
—James Raia, Mercury News, 17 Aug. 2025
Banham is known and valued for her cheerful dependability, unflappable regardless of her minutes or place on any roster’s depth chart.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 6 Aug. 2025
Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 29 Oct. 2025
But his bounce-back moment served as a reminder of his dependability and resilience as a young playmaker.
—Charlotte Observer, 12 Oct. 2025
The key for platforms will be to find the right balance, combining the dependability of film libraries with the cultural heat of live events.
—Alejandro Rojas, HollywoodReporter, 10 Oct. 2025
Ruggedness, dependability, and handiness define a lot of outdoor archetypes, from the ski patroller to the river guide to the park ranger.
—Outside Online, 8 Oct. 2025
Minten rapidly becomes a Sturm favorite because of his three-zone dependability.
—Fluto Shinzawa, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025
Jeremiah’s warmth and dependability may symbolically meet the desire for safety and emotional security.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Subaru prefers its vehicles are known for their dependability and versatility.
—James Raia, Mercury News, 17 Aug. 2025
Banham is known and valued for her cheerful dependability, unflappable regardless of her minutes or place on any roster’s depth chart.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 6 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dependability
reliability
Noun
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What skills — care, competence, sincerity, and reliability — are needed to strengthen the trust in these relationships?—
Colin Bedell,
Them.,
28 Oct. 2025
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Customers and industry experts, like those with Consumer Reports, say that Viasat and Hughesnet, in particular, suffer from reliability issues.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Oct. 2025
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“Dependability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dependability. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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