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
Kion Smith has been moved around between guard and tackle, showing versatility but not yet showing reliability at either.
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David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 11 Aug. 2025
And the analysts noted Japanese industrial reliability.
—Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 11 Aug. 2025
Bafang motors are known for efficiency, performance, and reliability.
—New Atlas, 8 Aug. 2025
Although fiber provides superior speed and reliability, its infrastructure is costlier to deploy.
—Roxanne Downer, USA Today, 5 Aug. 2025
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David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 11 Aug. 2025
And the analysts noted Japanese industrial reliability.
—Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 11 Aug. 2025
Bafang motors are known for efficiency, performance, and reliability.
—New Atlas, 8 Aug. 2025
Although fiber provides superior speed and reliability, its infrastructure is costlier to deploy.
—Roxanne Downer, USA Today, 5 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for reliability
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reliability
Noun
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Such dependability is a cornerstone of both personal and professional relationships.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
1 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 responsibility of creating executive departments also rests with Congress.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
5 Sep. 2025
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It is based solely on my responsibility to protect the people of my state and to advocate for the public health of the entire country.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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To advance, individuals must increase visibility and signal ambition, while companies must redefine leadership to value trustworthiness and promote these essential team members.—
Benjamin Laker,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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The spread became a calling card for West, referring potential investors to the flattering piece as proof of both his trustworthiness and track record.—
Cheyenne Roundtree,
Rolling Stone,
28 Aug. 2025
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This came after the Reds conceded twice against Crystal Palace in the Community Shield, raising doubts about Liverpool’s defensive solidity.—
Graham Ruthven,
Forbes.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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This was a day on which Arsenal relied on the solidity of Raya, Gabriel and William Saliba to secure the result.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
18 Aug. 2025
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“Reliability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reliability. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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