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
There is also the question of reliability.
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Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 20 Mar. 2026
And while Florida’s Caleb Banks is still on the board, his foot injuries offer more concern than the reliability McDonald can provide.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Mar. 2026
Beyond extending flight time, the shift to hydrogen leverages the laws of physics to improve drone reliability.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 19 Mar. 2026
Clean chrome and robust toggles communicate reliability, wood accents and lovely leather choices add organic warmth, and the simplicity of driver displays is soothing.
—Andrew P. Collins, The Drive, 19 Mar. 2026
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Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 20 Mar. 2026
And while Florida’s Caleb Banks is still on the board, his foot injuries offer more concern than the reliability McDonald can provide.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Mar. 2026
Beyond extending flight time, the shift to hydrogen leverages the laws of physics to improve drone reliability.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 19 Mar. 2026
Clean chrome and robust toggles communicate reliability, wood accents and lovely leather choices add organic warmth, and the simplicity of driver displays is soothing.
—Andrew P. Collins, The Drive, 19 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for reliability
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reliability
Noun
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The last time Newcastle succumbed to three straight top-flight reversals at home was under Steve Bruce in January-February 2021, but Tyneside dependability has been undermined by their defensive issues, with only Wolves (30) and West Ham (27) conceding more on their own turf.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
2 Mar. 2026
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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
Noun
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All expenses on receipt and use of prize are the sole responsibility of winner.—
CBS LA Staff,
CBS News,
25 Mar. 2026
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Ecuador has denied responsibility for the bomb.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
25 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Reputation systems rate drivers, sellers and freelancers, often with a single number that stands in for trustworthiness.—
Beth DuFault,
The Conversation,
19 Mar. 2026
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The boards have been criticized in the past for allowing officers to remain with the department even when they are prohibited from handling evidence or working in the field due to concerns about trustworthiness.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Mar. 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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In navigating the minefield that is 20th century and contemporary art, some names represent bedrock-like solidity and maximum liquidity in a world driven by passionate enthusiasts who see investment as the cherry on top.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Reliability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reliability. Accessed 27 Mar. 2026.
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