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

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Recent Examples of reliable After replacing Joshua Karty, Harrison Mevis established himself as a reliable and clutch kicker in the second half of the season and the playoffs. — Los Angeles Times, 23 July 2026 Vienna received perfect scores for healthcare and education, and like Copenhagen, is loved for its walkability and reliable, safe public transportation. — Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 23 July 2026 Cities need a stronger pipeline of investable resilience projects, backed by reliable data and clear policy signals, to unlock both public and private capital. — Curtis S. Chin, Fortune, 23 July 2026 Critical thinking is more important than ever because both young and older people need to question what AI tells them, at least until these systems become far more reliable. — Larry Magid, Mercury News, 23 July 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
  • Gani is a banker and freelance journalist who is a correspondent for the X page ARG Soccer News, which has been responsible for posting videos capturing the mood in Bangladesh during this World Cup, such as the one below.
    — Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 19 July 2026
  • Atsushi Matono is responsible for erecting the shingi, a sacred tree placed at the top of one of the floats —the holiest part of the structure, to which a deity is believed to descend.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 19 July 2026
Definition of responsible
Adjective
  • San Francisco, Lisbon, Tokyo, Christchurch are all cities that have been rebuilt stronger and safer after devastating earthquakes.
    — Syra Ortiz-Blanes, Miami Herald, 24 July 2026
  • TouchLab unveiled electronic skin, giving robots a crucial sense of touch for delicate handling and safe interaction.
    — Bernard Marr, Forbes.com, 24 July 2026
Definition of safe
Adjective
  • The same may be true for military personnel, law enforcement officers, commercial drivers or others who are subject to strict workplace drug-testing programs.
    — Daryl Austin, USA Today, 19 July 2026
  • This is the true bureaucracy standing in the way of housing that families can afford — not federal programs or subsidies helping those very families stay housed.
    — Jake Day, Baltimore Sun, 19 July 2026
Definition of true
Adjective
  • Norway enjoyed their best World Cup ever, reaching the quarter-finals and beating Brazil along the way, and Haaland was at the centre of their success.
    — Tim Spiers, New York Times, 21 July 2026
  • Apart from Luke, the crew has a good-ish day welcoming Suzanne, Amy, and the bachelors onboard.
    — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 21 July 2026
Definition of good
Adjective
  • The investment should be steady, the return measurable and the bar for funding low.
    — Farooque Munshi, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
  • Orcas have been observed ramming whale sharks as another orca held the prey steady.
    — Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 23 July 2026
Definition of steady
Adjective
  • More dependable contact may help doctors collect useful data while patients go about their normal routines.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 21 July 2026
  • Regularly topping off the water is especially important during periods of extreme heat, when birds rely on dependable water sources for both drinking and bathing.
    — Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 18 July 2026
Definition of dependable
Adjective
  • Randy Dobnak impresses again While Collins led the way offensively, the Royals got a solid effort from right-handed starting pitcher Randy Dobnak.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 24 July 2026
  • In Galecki’s family room, the largest pieces are solid colors, including a blue velvet sofa, a yellow chair and a brown leather chair.
    — Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 24 July 2026
Definition of solid
Adjective
  • Olufowobi also provided an example of how a trustworthy AI model is key in certain situations, such as when there is output to the electricity grid.
    — Elizabeth Campbell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 July 2026
  • At the same time, women negotiators are rated by their adversaries as more trustworthy, better communicators, and more desirable future negotiation partners as compared to men.
    — Michelle Travis, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
Definition of trustworthy

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