reliable

adjective

ri-ˈlī-ə-bəl How to pronounce reliable (audio)
Definition of reliablenext
as in responsible
worthy of one's trust I need a reliable car that's not going to break down constantly

Synonyms & Similar Words

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Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of reliable As general entertainment advertising softens, live sports remains a reliable draw for both viewers and advertisers. — Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 10 Sep. 2026 In order to survive, the first humans to reach Mars will immediately need a safe and reliable place to set up shop. — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 10 Sep. 2026 Low access to broadband in Maine, for example, could keep internet-dependent systems from being reliable, said hospital leaders in the state. — Daniel Payne, STAT, 10 Sep. 2026 The underground approach is also intended to support deployment closer to customers that need reliable electricity. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 10 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for reliable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reliable
  1. responsible
  2. safe
  3. true
  4. good
  5. steady
  6. dependable
  7. solid
  8. trustworthy
Adjective
  • That copper complex is also responsible for the formula’s distinctive blue hue, while glycerin and two forms of hyaluronic acid draw in moisture for an immediate plumping effect.
    — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Different research teams at OpenAI oversee different metrics, and are responsible for calculating and reporting them to a central team to publish.
    — Emily Forlini, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of responsible
Adjective
  • While rights activists accuse Bukele's government of widespread abuses, the country is notably safer than many other countries whose people have recently lost TPS protections.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Players around the country were shaken, uncertain about the safety of air travel and whether their families would be safe from potential acts of terror to follow.
    — Michael Silver, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of safe
Adjective
  • There was skepticism about Vizzina, who threw only 105 passes in his first three years at Clemson and then was pushed by true freshman Tait Reynolds for the starting role in preseason camp.
    — Antonio Morales, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026
  • This is true for the franchise as a whole; RHOA is the city that turned Housewives into a sport that requires real skill and charisma.
    — Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of true
Adjective
  • Jarren Duran hit his 20th homer, a solo shot on the first pitch from Grayson Rodriguez (4-7), to spark a four-run second inning for Boston, which improved to an MLB-best 34-17 since the All-Star break.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 8 Sep. 2026
  • General manager Andrew Berry and his staff have done a good job cleaning up their own mess caused by the 2022 Watson trade sinking the ship.
    — Zac Jackson, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of good
Adjective
  • Hargitay has been in steady rehearsals for the Emmy hosting gig, the first time a woman has hosted the show in 15 years.
    — Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Expect a steady opener from Caleb Williams, a strong afternoon from Colston Loveland and a timely takeaway from Jaylon Johnson.
    — Kevin Fishbain, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of steady
Adjective
  • The pantry has seen as many as 1,000 cars arrive, showing both the depth of the need and the importance of dependable support.
    — Christine Franz, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Rivers is a dependable pass protector and rusher and is a key special teams player.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of dependable
Adjective
  • If Wayne, a fictional character, were a more solid creation, the movie could better explore the issue of whether answering racist brutality in kind is more effective than relying on an inadequate system.
    — Alison Willmore, Vulture, 4 Sep. 2026
  • The Volunteers have been the kingpin of Arlington ISD football the last two seasons, but several squads like Lamar, Arlington Martin and Arlington seem to have made solid offseason progress.
    — Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of solid
Adjective
  • But defensive metrics, while vastly improved, still are not as trustworthy as offensive measures.
    — Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Higher yields on trustworthy government bonds can also pull investors away from more volatile investments like stocks.
    — John Towfighi, CNN Money, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of trustworthy

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“Reliable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reliable. Accessed 11 Sep. 2026.

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