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
Notably, the 5110 DT/3 caliber for the watches is certified with the Geneva Hallmark to guarantee precision, reliability and quality.
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Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 17 Apr. 2026
While that might grade out as merely average to some, on this roster this season, there was something to be said about reliability.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 17 Apr. 2026
Once implemented, the FAA's action will improve reliability and reduce delays for customers traveling from, to, and through O'Hare this summer, and ensure Chicago O'Hare retains its longstanding dual-hub structure.
—Sara Tenenbaum, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
The group’s feed of an NBA play-in game Tuesday night cut out with less than a minute left in overtime, a high-profile misstep for a company that had successfully changed the narrative on the reliability of sports streaming over the past few years, particularly with its NFL partnership.
—Scott Soshnick, Sportico.com, 16 Apr. 2026
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Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 17 Apr. 2026
While that might grade out as merely average to some, on this roster this season, there was something to be said about reliability.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 17 Apr. 2026
Once implemented, the FAA's action will improve reliability and reduce delays for customers traveling from, to, and through O'Hare this summer, and ensure Chicago O'Hare retains its longstanding dual-hub structure.
—Sara Tenenbaum, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
The group’s feed of an NBA play-in game Tuesday night cut out with less than a minute left in overtime, a high-profile misstep for a company that had successfully changed the narrative on the reliability of sports streaming over the past few years, particularly with its NFL partnership.
—Scott Soshnick, Sportico.com, 16 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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The paper landed on the same day The New Yorker published a lengthy investigation raising questions about Altman’s trustworthiness on safety issues, a timing that did not go unnoticed.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
7 Apr. 2026
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But the debate over Altman’s trustworthiness has moved beyond OpenAI’s boardroom.—
Ronan Farrow,
New Yorker,
6 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 23 Apr. 2026.
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