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
Lexus may make the most reliable luxury SUVs, but dependability isn't the determining purchasing factor for every new car buyer.
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Charles Singh, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
And in a city that changes as quickly as Charlotte, dependability starts to feel like heritage.
—Timothy Depeugh, Charlotte Observer, 8 Apr. 2026
If his form has wavered, then so has a more literal kind of dependability.
—Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2026
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.
—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
Charles Singh, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
And in a city that changes as quickly as Charlotte, dependability starts to feel like heritage.
—Timothy Depeugh, Charlotte Observer, 8 Apr. 2026
If his form has wavered, then so has a more literal kind of dependability.
—Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2026
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.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dependability
reliability
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Similar designs might help manage heat in electronics, improve energy-efficient building materials, or support small, off-grid power systems where reliability matters more than peak output.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Apr. 2026
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This camera performs well, and NASA likes tried and true reliability when astronauts travel to space.—
Jennifer Levasseur,
The Conversation,
11 Apr. 2026
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“Dependability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dependability. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.
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