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
This modern style has a contoured footbed for support and a flocked outsole for reliable traction.
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Ali Faccenda, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025
To succeed long-term, these airlines must back up low prices with reliable service to ensure customer loyalty.
—Zach Wichter, USA Today, 29 Oct. 2025
According to the firm, the streamlined approach enhances efficiency, reduces downtime, and delivers high-quality data faster, making Fli Technology an ideal solution for operators seeking safe, reliable, and cost-effective well monitoring and diagnostic capabilities across various environments.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 28 Oct. 2025
At the same time, the state continues to retire baseload and dispatchable power sources such as nuclear and natural gas plants faster than reliable replacements are coming online.
—Lora Myers, Oc Register, 28 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for reliable
Ali Faccenda, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025
To succeed long-term, these airlines must back up low prices with reliable service to ensure customer loyalty.
—Zach Wichter, USA Today, 29 Oct. 2025
According to the firm, the streamlined approach enhances efficiency, reduces downtime, and delivers high-quality data faster, making Fli Technology an ideal solution for operators seeking safe, reliable, and cost-effective well monitoring and diagnostic capabilities across various environments.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 28 Oct. 2025
At the same time, the state continues to retire baseload and dispatchable power sources such as nuclear and natural gas plants faster than reliable replacements are coming online.
—Lora Myers, Oc Register, 28 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for reliable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reliable
Adjective
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It’s made from 100 percent cashmere certified by The Good Cashmere Standard organization, which supports responsible production in Mongolia.—
Alesandra Dubin,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Oct. 2025
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The image quickly drew astonishment and amusement from Reddit users, who could not believe the apparent lack of awareness—or concern—by the neighbors responsible.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Contractors working on the project recently completed pouring the foundation for what will provide smaller housing units meant to make quarantining detainees with communicable illnesses safer and easier.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
3 Nov. 2025
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In extremely dense fog where visibility is near zero, the best course of action is to first turn on your hazard lights, then simply pull into a safe location such as a parking lot of a local business, and stop.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
2 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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But the true freshman looked poised and undaunted, able to pick up a trio of fourth-down conversions with his arm and more positive yards with his legs.—
Quentin Corpuel,
Kansas City Star,
31 Oct. 2025
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His portrayal of a pompous, yapping intellectual who's rotten to the core rings uncomfortably true, as do the performances of Thatcher and East as their characters nonverbally communicate their discomfort to each other.—
Dennis Perkins,
Entertainment Weekly,
31 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Non-perishable items or foods that last a long time in the fridge can be good options.—
Merve Ceylan,
Health,
26 Oct. 2025
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The baby, who initially made good progress after the surgery, died 20 days later.—
Arizona Republic,
AZCentral.com,
26 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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China’s most powerful Communist leader in decades has built a reputation reinforced by state media during his 12-year rule as a serious and steady hand.—
Chris Lau,
CNN Money,
4 Nov. 2025
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Cuomo’s long resume and nostalgic campaign has kept his support steady despite an embarrassing primary defeat by Mamdani.—
David Weigel,
semafor.com,
3 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Thirteen different dwellings, a few not much more than a room with a spare foldout couch or futon, and none were dependable.—
Stephanie Land,
Time,
30 Oct. 2025
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The most dependable mums to grow as garden perennials belong to the Rubellum Group, often called hardy chrysanthemum, hardy garden mum, or old-fashioned mum.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
27 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Scott Parker’s team possess all of the qualities that Vincent Kompany’s side lacked — a solid defensive foundation, togetherness, fighting spirit, and valuable top-flight experience led by example from defender Kyle Walker and goalkeeper Martin Dubravka.—
Chris Weatherspoon,
New York Times,
31 Oct. 2025
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Certain closet staples are well worth investing in, but finding comparable styles at a more affordable price point can make building a solid seasonal wardrobe more realistic.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Many impersonators use public details like your hometown, workplace or family connections to build fake profiles that seem trustworthy.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
28 Oct. 2025
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Always-warm hospitality plays its part, but a lineup of trustworthy comforts with so-smart updates brings it home.—
Rachel Bernhard,
jsonline.com,
22 Oct. 2025
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“Reliable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reliable. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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