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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of reliability
There are some obvious drawbacks like space, reliability, utilities and more, but if your wallet is your only concern, RVing seems like a manageable cost solution.
—
Caden Perry, jsonline.com, 4 June 2026
His experience across retail and institutional pharmacy environments informs a view grounded in workflow mechanics, data pipelines, and system reliability, discarding broad claims about automation for focused analysis.
—Ethan Stone
june 3, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 June 2026
There are a number of signs beyond this V6 issue that their reliability has taken a nosedive.
—Joel Feder, The Drive, 3 June 2026
Why Transportation Reliability Matters Nationally Transportation reliability affects more than logistics.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 2 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for reliability
Caden Perry, jsonline.com, 4 June 2026
His experience across retail and institutional pharmacy environments informs a view grounded in workflow mechanics, data pipelines, and system reliability, discarding broad claims about automation for focused analysis.
—Ethan Stone
june 3, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 June 2026
There are a number of signs beyond this V6 issue that their reliability has taken a nosedive.
—Joel Feder, The Drive, 3 June 2026
Why Transportation Reliability Matters Nationally Transportation reliability affects more than logistics.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 2 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for reliability
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reliability
Noun
-
Halverson continued to aim for consistency and dependability.—
Jourdan Rodrigue,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
-
Since that was our biggest worry, the Luna controller got especially high marks for dependability.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
25 May 2026
Noun
-
People see you as sensible and ready to assume the responsibilities of the position.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
2 June 2026
-
And every morning, thousands of CPS educators walk into those same buildings carrying an enormous responsibility that too often goes unrecognized.—
Susana A. Mendoza,
Chicago Tribune,
2 June 2026
Noun
-
Scholars have documented how lighter skin tones and features perceived as closer to Eurocentric beauty standards may influence perceptions of desirability, femininity, professionalism, and trustworthiness.—
Maia Niguel Hoskin,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
-
The Two Layers That Actually Matter The first is the trustworthiness of the underlying intelligence.—
Joel Hron,
Fortune,
19 May 2026
Noun
-
All this solidity comes in anticipation of a massive change.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
12 May 2026
-
Scott’s first start didn’t exactly portend solidity, but his second go-round in Anaheim was much sharper and encouraging.—
Tim Britton,
New York Times,
4 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Reliability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reliability. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
