as in reliableness
worthiness as the recipient of another's trust or confidence
we never had reason to question the reliability of the park rangers in the event of an emergency
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Recent Examples of reliability
The company is now worth $10 billion, and the guy serves as head of evaluations, measuring the reliability of the tech.
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Theo Baker, The Atlantic, 24 Apr. 2026
The Ramona-Barona water pipelines project is designed to improve long-term water reliability for the Barona Band by bringing in new sources of drinking water and recycled water, according to the Barona website.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Apr. 2026
Because there are players that come with great ability but also questionable reliability – a combination that makes teams want to trade down to hedge their bets.
—Armando Salguero Outkick, FOXNews.com, 23 Apr. 2026
Fontecchio’s biggest strengths are his three-point shooting and reliability as a low-maintenance player who will seemingly accept any role, going back and forth from consistent minutes to completely out of the rotation multiple times this season.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 23 Apr. 2026
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Theo Baker, The Atlantic, 24 Apr. 2026
The Ramona-Barona water pipelines project is designed to improve long-term water reliability for the Barona Band by bringing in new sources of drinking water and recycled water, according to the Barona website.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Apr. 2026
Because there are players that come with great ability but also questionable reliability – a combination that makes teams want to trade down to hedge their bets.
—Armando Salguero Outkick, FOXNews.com, 23 Apr. 2026
Fontecchio’s biggest strengths are his three-point shooting and reliability as a low-maintenance player who will seemingly accept any role, going back and forth from consistent minutes to completely out of the rotation multiple times this season.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 23 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reliability
Noun
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Lexus may make the most reliable luxury SUVs, but dependability isn't the determining purchasing factor for every new car buyer.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
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And in a city that changes as quickly as Charlotte, dependability starts to feel like heritage.—
Timothy DePeugh,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Apr. 2026
Noun
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With the Moon in your 10th House squaring Mars in your 7th, expectations can clash if roles or responsibilities aren’t clear.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
22 Apr. 2026
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There is no question about his attitude or application; this is not a case of a player who has shirked responsibility or failed to work hard enough in training or in matches.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
21 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Third, social media not only offer unlimited access to raw material but also pose the challenge of how to determine the trustworthiness of sources and the credibility of their material.—
Florian Wintterlin,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
23 Apr. 2026
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None of the remaining candidates across either party have presented a compelling vision or demonstrated sufficient credibility and trustworthiness to inspire voter confidence, with all candidates appearing primarily as ambitious contenders rather than public servants.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Apr. 2026
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The windows, which feature energy-efficient tinted glass, sit within deep recesses that help shade the sun while giving the overall building a reassuring sense of solidity.—
Edward Keegan,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Apr. 2026
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There are more than enough quality players hitting the open market who aren’t demanding top-of-the-market money but can provide immediate solidity at these spots.—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
7 Mar. 2026
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“Reliability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reliability. Accessed 29 Apr. 2026.
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