RELIABILITY Synonyms: 21 Similar and Opposite Words

reliability

noun

ri-ˌlī-ə-ˈbi-lə-tē

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 This method leaves room for issues to persist, and the reliability of these AI audit models remains to be determined. —

Justyn Newman, PC Magazine, 27 Mar. 2026 Instead of increasing prices, MTS should focus on boosting ridership through accessibility, reliability and safety. —

Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026 There are questions about the reliability and cost of the testing, as well as the interpretation and finality of its results. —

Rachel Treisman, NPR, 26 Mar. 2026 The main reason to choose the 2026 Lexus IS over rivals is its history of reliability. —

Charles Singh, USA Today, 25 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for reliability

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Noun

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
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