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 explosive report comes from NewsGuard, the respected information reliability firm.
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Miami Herald, 10 Oct. 2025
People considered other traits – such as loyalty, reliability, respectfulness and being there in times of need – to be much more important.
—Athena Aktipis, The Conversation, 10 Oct. 2025
Companies operating in multiple states may voluntarily adhere to the highest standard to maintain consistency, creating predictability for operations and signaling reliability to stakeholders.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 9 Oct. 2025
That reliability was now pushing her toward burnout.
—Shanna Hocking, Harvard Business Review, 9 Oct. 2025
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Miami Herald, 10 Oct. 2025
People considered other traits – such as loyalty, reliability, respectfulness and being there in times of need – to be much more important.
—Athena Aktipis, The Conversation, 10 Oct. 2025
Companies operating in multiple states may voluntarily adhere to the highest standard to maintain consistency, creating predictability for operations and signaling reliability to stakeholders.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 9 Oct. 2025
That reliability was now pushing her toward burnout.
—Shanna Hocking, Harvard Business Review, 9 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for reliability
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reliability
Noun
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But his bounce-back moment served as a reminder of his dependability and resilience as a young playmaker.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Oct. 2025
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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
Noun
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Milne joined the network in 2019 as managing editor of CBS This Morning, and took on additional responsibilities, like breaking news, the following year.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
16 Oct. 2025
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Sponsors assume no responsibility for any error, omissions, interruption, deletion, defect or delay in operation with transmission, communications, line failure, theft or destruction or unauthorized access to or allegation of submissions.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
16 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The latter was perhaps the most watched and respected of the three, with anchor Walter Cronkite serving as the epitome of journalistic trustworthiness for many.—
Time,
Time,
7 Oct. 2025
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This January, IndyStar also reported that under Nagila's leadership the city had missed deadlines on more than $1 million in bond payments, jeopardizing its trustworthiness in the eyes of investors.—
Jordan Smith,
IndyStar,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The new Tottenham coach has instilled a greater solidity and resilience in the side that looks to be an excellent foundation for long-term success, but those attacking tools will need sharpening in the short term.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
8 Oct. 2025
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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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“Reliability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reliability. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.
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