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
We are ever meant to question the narrative reliability here.
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Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 28 Sep. 2025
The inaugural study of more than 14,000 people measured the reliability of appliances bought within three years and the overall service visit experience.
—Betty Lin-Fisher, USA Today, 25 Sep. 2025
Fans and friends of Brittany's rushed to the comments over the reliability of her hair extension move.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2025
If the veracity and reliability of government data are regularly criticized and devalued by the administration anytime the facts contradict the administration’s positions, and those who speak out are at risk of losing their jobs, trust in all government data, and the agencies themselves, erodes.
—Sheldon Jacobson, Twin Cities, 25 Sep. 2025
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Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 28 Sep. 2025
The inaugural study of more than 14,000 people measured the reliability of appliances bought within three years and the overall service visit experience.
—Betty Lin-Fisher, USA Today, 25 Sep. 2025
Fans and friends of Brittany's rushed to the comments over the reliability of her hair extension move.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2025
If the veracity and reliability of government data are regularly criticized and devalued by the administration anytime the facts contradict the administration’s positions, and those who speak out are at risk of losing their jobs, trust in all government data, and the agencies themselves, erodes.
—Sheldon Jacobson, Twin Cities, 25 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reliability
Noun
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Jeremiah’s warmth and dependability may symbolically meet the desire for safety and emotional security.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Subaru prefers its vehicles are known for their dependability and versatility.—
James Raia,
Mercury News,
17 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The Israeli military has acknowledged firing warning shots toward crowds in some instances and denied responsibility for other casualties near aid hubs.—
Soph Warnes,
CNN Money,
2 Oct. 2025
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Bigger responsibilities were on the horizon.—
Kevin Kurz,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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One of the biggest threats to the usability and trustworthiness of the internet right now is AI.—
James Folta,
Literary Hub,
26 Sep. 2025
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Other indicators to look out for are those that signal authority or trustworthiness.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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As the light drops, the stillness of the dark comes on, the trees acquire their night-time solidity, and the hooting of the owls begins.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 Sep. 2025
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Joan and Luke had a love that was all fireworks and sexy dazzle; after Luke died, Joan married Larry, who was all ordinary-guy solidity.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Reliability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reliability. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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