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
That said, macOS remains a favorite for many due to its cohesive design and strong reputation for reliability.
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PC Magazine, 22 Sep. 2025
This increases both the watch’s reliability and energy management.
—Oren Hartov, Robb Report, 20 Sep. 2025
The Corolla has an outstanding reputation, though, famous for its name recognition, reliability, resale value and overall practicality.
—Josh Max, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
During the meeting Friday, some members cast doubt on the safety and efficacy of Covid shots and mRNA technology, and questioned the reliability of data on hospitalization rates due to the virus.
—Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 19 Sep. 2025
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PC Magazine, 22 Sep. 2025
This increases both the watch’s reliability and energy management.
—Oren Hartov, Robb Report, 20 Sep. 2025
The Corolla has an outstanding reputation, though, famous for its name recognition, reliability, resale value and overall practicality.
—Josh Max, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
During the meeting Friday, some members cast doubt on the safety and efficacy of Covid shots and mRNA technology, and questioned the reliability of data on hospitalization rates due to the virus.
—Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 19 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reliability
Noun
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Jeremiah’s warmth and dependability may symbolically meet the desire for safety and emotional security.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
16 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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Advertisement Arisu accepts responsibility, and rolls a seven.—
Kayti Burt,
Time,
26 Sep. 2025
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Purpose, brotherhood and a responsibility to honor those who came before us.—
Devlina Sarkar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Other indicators to look out for are those that signal authority or trustworthiness.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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The health chief defended his recent firing of Susan Monarez, who briefly directed the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), while attacking her trustworthiness.—
Alexis Simendinger,
The Hill,
5 Sep. 2025
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As the light drops, the stillness of the dark comes on, the trees acquire their night-time solidity, and the hooting of the owls begins.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 Sep. 2025
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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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“Reliability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reliability. Accessed 28 Sep. 2025.
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