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
For the most part, the interior and deck teams gave us a master class in dependability, working in perfect harmony to overcome the obstacles presented by the nastiest guests possible.
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Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 10 Feb. 2026
Clark is a steady presence, but the Bruins have had to navigate the Big Ten without his shooting streaks, defense and dependability.
—Aaron Heisen, Daily News, 27 Jan. 2026
But their dynamic still holds the heartfelt care and dependability that only a mom could provide.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 26 Jan. 2026
Small business sustainability depends on your ability to weigh cost against quality, speed and dependability are foundational.
—Eric Youngstrom, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
The Toyota Corolla is a versatile, long running vehicle that balances economy, modern features, and dependability, appealing to a wide range of drivers over the last 59 years, and still going strong today, with new editions and models like the Corolla Cross SUV.
—Tony Leopardo, Mercury News, 18 Jan. 2026
The centre comes at a time when consumer expectations are increasingly shaped by concerns over battery safety and the dependability of intelligent systems, including advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS).
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 13 Dec. 2025
This improves the dependability of a VPP’s capacity, which was historically a major concern for grid operators.
—IEEE Spectrum, 9 Dec. 2025
In my personal opinion, Sara Lee pound cake’s best quality has to be its dependability.
—Taylor Tobin, Southern Living, 12 Nov. 2025
Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 10 Feb. 2026
Clark is a steady presence, but the Bruins have had to navigate the Big Ten without his shooting streaks, defense and dependability.
—Aaron Heisen, Daily News, 27 Jan. 2026
But their dynamic still holds the heartfelt care and dependability that only a mom could provide.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 26 Jan. 2026
Small business sustainability depends on your ability to weigh cost against quality, speed and dependability are foundational.
—Eric Youngstrom, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
The Toyota Corolla is a versatile, long running vehicle that balances economy, modern features, and dependability, appealing to a wide range of drivers over the last 59 years, and still going strong today, with new editions and models like the Corolla Cross SUV.
—Tony Leopardo, Mercury News, 18 Jan. 2026
The centre comes at a time when consumer expectations are increasingly shaped by concerns over battery safety and the dependability of intelligent systems, including advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS).
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 13 Dec. 2025
This improves the dependability of a VPP’s capacity, which was historically a major concern for grid operators.
—IEEE Spectrum, 9 Dec. 2025
In my personal opinion, Sara Lee pound cake’s best quality has to be its dependability.
—Taylor Tobin, Southern Living, 12 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dependability
reliability
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By enabling machines to create and verify their own records at the point of operation, the technology offers a new method for ensuring the reliability and accountability of autonomous systems.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Mar. 2026
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Your reliability builds lasting bridges that support future goals.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
9 Mar. 2026
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“Dependability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dependability. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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