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
Electricity prices are falling, and grid reliability is increasing.
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Brian Deese, Foreign Affairs, 9 Sep. 2025
Advertisement Advertisement On top of this labor market weakness, the reliability of the government’s economic data is in jeopardy.
—Marianne Cooper, Time, 9 Sep. 2025
Among the major concerns discussed by the council for the policy were reliability, cost and sustainability.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 3 Sep. 2025
From factories to farms, from production lines to professional offices, Minnesota workers bring a combination of determination, education, and reliability.
—Patrick Knight, Twin Cities, 2 Sep. 2025
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Brian Deese, Foreign Affairs, 9 Sep. 2025
Advertisement Advertisement On top of this labor market weakness, the reliability of the government’s economic data is in jeopardy.
—Marianne Cooper, Time, 9 Sep. 2025
Among the major concerns discussed by the council for the policy were reliability, cost and sustainability.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 3 Sep. 2025
From factories to farms, from production lines to professional offices, Minnesota workers bring a combination of determination, education, and reliability.
—Patrick Knight, Twin Cities, 2 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for reliability
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reliability
Noun
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Below, members of Forbes Technology Council share strategies for building content pipelines that deliver both speed and dependability at scale.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
8 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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Accountability requires taking personal responsibility for your cognitive development.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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This shift represents a fundamental change in how professional development happens, with corporations taking direct responsibility for credentialing workers in emerging technologies.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
11 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
Noun
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Joan and Luke had a love that was all fireworks and sexy dazzle; after Luke died, Joan married Larry, who was all ordinary-guy solidity.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
10 Sep. 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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“Reliability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reliability. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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