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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of dependability
These drones can combine echolocation with inertial and other sensor data through the use of sensor fusion, which enhances situational awareness and navigation dependability in challenging circumstances.
—
Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 2 Nov. 2025
Banda’s dependability has slipped in the postseason.
—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
Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 2 Nov. 2025
Banda’s dependability has slipped in the postseason.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dependability
reliability
Noun
-
The nickel-zinc chemistry promises greater energy density and reliability, along with lower maintenance demands, a key advantage for long-endurance, stealth missions.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Nov. 2025
-
Over time, that effort grew into a family-run company known for reliability and attention to detail.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
3 Nov. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Dependability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dependability. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share