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
Drivers of today need unlimited mileage, lightning-fast recharge cycles, drastically reduced chassis bulk, complete dependability, and an unbreakable network that won't ditch them on the side of the road when a trip takes a detour.
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Malana Vantyler,
USA Today,
24 June 2026
Sturm loves Zacha because of his dependability, versatility and professionalism.
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Fluto Shinzawa,
New York Times,
20 June 2026
For the Bulls, dependability is a necessity for a transitional period that will be defined by change.
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Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
15 June 2026
For you, routine and dependability are forms of meditation.
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Lisa Stardust,
Vogue,
10 June 2026
That kind of dependability is what made the 10 seasons of reliable and not-very-taxing TV so rewarding.
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Jordan Hoffman,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 June 2026
Since that was our biggest worry, the Luna controller got especially high marks for dependability.
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Bestreviews,
Mercury News,
25 May 2026
These upgrades improve dependability in critical systems such as propulsion and aircraft launch operations, both essential for sustained carrier missions.
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Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Apr. 2026
His rise on draft boards reflects both production and dependability.
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Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 Apr. 2026
Malana Vantyler,
USA Today,
24 June 2026
Sturm loves Zacha because of his dependability, versatility and professionalism.
—
Fluto Shinzawa,
New York Times,
20 June 2026
For the Bulls, dependability is a necessity for a transitional period that will be defined by change.
—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
15 June 2026
For you, routine and dependability are forms of meditation.
—
Lisa Stardust,
Vogue,
10 June 2026
That kind of dependability is what made the 10 seasons of reliable and not-very-taxing TV so rewarding.
—
Jordan Hoffman,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 June 2026
Since that was our biggest worry, the Luna controller got especially high marks for dependability.
—
Bestreviews,
Mercury News,
25 May 2026
These upgrades improve dependability in critical systems such as propulsion and aircraft launch operations, both essential for sustained carrier missions.
—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Apr. 2026
His rise on draft boards reflects both production and dependability.
—
Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dependability
reliability
Noun
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According to the team, the best-performing model achieved nearly 98 percent detection accuracy on the global dataset, demonstrating a high level of reliability in identifying space hurricanes automatically.
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The word always indicates consistent reliability.
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“Dependability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dependability. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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