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
Issues of authenticity, reliability, and maturity arise.
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Lisa Stardust, Vogue, 14 Feb. 2026
Perhaps people will finally notice that your caring nature consistently leads through reliability.
—Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 13 Feb. 2026
Cost-conscious travelers should note the airport is raising parking rates, including a 40% jump at the Daily Deck, to help fund safety, infrastructure and reliability upgrades, The Charlotte Observer reported.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 13 Feb. 2026
Large campuses allow companies to centralize high-density computing while supporting higher bandwidth, lower latency and improved reliability.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 12 Feb. 2026
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Lisa Stardust, Vogue, 14 Feb. 2026
Perhaps people will finally notice that your caring nature consistently leads through reliability.
—Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 13 Feb. 2026
Cost-conscious travelers should note the airport is raising parking rates, including a 40% jump at the Daily Deck, to help fund safety, infrastructure and reliability upgrades, The Charlotte Observer reported.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 13 Feb. 2026
Large campuses allow companies to centralize high-density computing while supporting higher bandwidth, lower latency and improved reliability.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 12 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for reliability
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reliability
Noun
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Clark is a steady presence, but the Bruins have had to navigate the Big Ten without his shooting streaks, defense and dependability.—
Aaron Heisen,
Daily News,
27 Jan. 2026
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But their dynamic still holds the heartfelt care and dependability that only a mom could provide.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
26 Jan. 2026
Noun
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But the responsibility for the sewer line doesn’t rest with just one municipality.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
18 Feb. 2026
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Mayer took his responsibility as a steward for the Grateful Dead’s canon of timeless songs seriously.—
Shirley Halperin,
Rolling Stone,
17 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Yet concerns about Kennedy’s trustworthiness also have emerged in the past year.—
Ali Swenson,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Feb. 2026
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Musk also puts value in a candidate’s talent, drive, and trustworthiness.—
Jacqueline Munis,
Fortune,
9 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The likes of Xabi Alonso, Enzo Maresca and Roberto De Zerbi are intriguing new options, but none offer the combination of experience, tactical flexibility and past silverware than Tuchel, a manager who brings solidity in and out of possession.—
Dan Sheldon,
New York Times,
12 Feb. 2026
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The company said this demonstrates the solidity of its industrial model and its ability to generate positive economic impacts throughout the value chain.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Reliability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reliability. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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