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 The Maryland Public Service Commission held the first of three virtual hearings on BGE's proposal, which the utility says is needed to maintain its electrical system and continue providing safe, reliable service. — CBS News, 27 Oct. 2026 Bulk purchases, in particular, aren’t automatically cheaper, which is why unit-price comparison is more reliable than headline percentages off. — Ashley Lynch, Kansas City Star, 27 Oct. 2026 Yet for Americans on Maryland’s Eastern Shore and across the rural parts of the state, shortages of medical professionals and limited healthcare facilities have made receiving timely, reliable care increasingly difficult. — Andy Harris, Baltimore Sun, 27 Oct. 2026 Coway’s Airmega Mighty has a long-standing reputation as an excellent, reliable air purifier. — Editors Of Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Oct. 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
  • Typically, the general in the position and their staff are responsible for generating and coordinating military plans for both the chairman of the Joint Chiefs and the president.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Typically, the general in the position and their staff are responsible for generating and coordinating military plans for both the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and the president.
    — Konstantin Toropin, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of responsible
Adjective
  • Students and teachers deserve safe buildings, and taxpayers deserve a clear explanation of what went wrong.
    — Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 28 Oct. 2026
  • The high-voltage electronic safe-and-arm fuze is a mechanical device that controls the detonation of a warhead carried by a drone.
    — Muskan Bhatia, Interesting Engineering, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of safe
Adjective
  • Andrew Durand, with his handsome crab-apple features, makes a perfectly quizzical Benjamin; Kelsee Kimmel is stirring as his true love, who shares his age just once.
    — Dan Stahl, New Yorker, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Founded in Switzerland in 2010, On has collaborated with an impressive roster of partners over the last 16 years, from tennis legend Roger Federer to Spanish fashion house Loewe, all while staying true to its mission of celebrating movement.
    — Kasey Busiel, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of true
Adjective
  • While the bathrooms in most accommodations feature walk-in showers, a few of the upstairs rooms have bathtubs, making those rooms a good choice for families.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Oct. 2026
  • Thunder star Jalen Williams, the team’s second-leading scorer and best all-around defender during its title run two seasons ago, fractured a fibula and dislocated his left ankle in a gruesome injury Sunday.
    — Andrew Greif, NBC news, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of good
Adjective
  • As renewable energy contributes a larger share of electricity generation, nuclear plants may need to become more flexible without compromising the steady operation of their reactors.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 28 Oct. 2026
  • Netanyahu's supporters see him as a steady hand and a consummate statesman who has led Israel through a war of redemption after the country's darkest hour.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of steady
Adjective
  • Final Thoughts The Fitbit Edge nails the dedicated fitness tracker formula, with dependable workout tracking, comprehensive vital monitoring, and standout sleep analysis.
    — Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 26 Oct. 2026
  • Still, Cincinnati has the healthier roster and more dependable passing offense.
    — Dan Zaksheske OutKick, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of dependable
Adjective
  • However, Hamilton made up for it the next frame in a big way, leading off the top of the fifth inning with a solo home run to right center field off Griffin Jax, whose solid start ended on a bad note.
    — Scott Thompson OutKick, FOXNews.com, 28 Oct. 2026
  • The fiber then emerges through its spinnerets in the solid form.
    — Muskan Bhatia, Interesting Engineering, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of solid
Adjective
  • That is because an agent is only as trustworthy as its ability to deliver.
    — Oliver Kharraz, Fortune, 28 Oct. 2026
  • Students need to understand that the first result is not necessarily the most credible or trustworthy source.
    — Kafi Kumasi, The Conversation, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of trustworthy

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“Reliable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reliable. Accessed 30 Oct. 2026.

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