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
The adhesive system is a reliable and versatile method for drones to perch in urban environments.
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David Hambling, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
And if speed is your priority, the Samsung SSD 990 Pro is 30% off, delivering faster load times, smooth app launches, and reliable storage for PCs or PS5.
—Shubham Yewale, PC Magazine, 3 Sep. 2025
The reliable retailer is great for high-quality pieces and stunning designer collaborations (like AD100 honorees Jake Arnold and Athena Calderone).
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 27 Aug. 2025
No more fiddling with alignment, charging is instant and reliable.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 26 Aug. 2025
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David Hambling, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
And if speed is your priority, the Samsung SSD 990 Pro is 30% off, delivering faster load times, smooth app launches, and reliable storage for PCs or PS5.
—Shubham Yewale, PC Magazine, 3 Sep. 2025
The reliable retailer is great for high-quality pieces and stunning designer collaborations (like AD100 honorees Jake Arnold and Athena Calderone).
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 27 Aug. 2025
No more fiddling with alignment, charging is instant and reliable.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 26 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reliable
Adjective
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These are all features developed by the building’s original creators, the Miami firm of Steward-Skinner and Associates, prominent architects of the time also responsible for the design of the Miami Seaquarium and MIA’s first jet-age terminal.—
Vinod Sreeharsha,
Miami Herald,
6 Sep. 2025
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Just because data is used does not mean that reliable, responsible insight is necessarily being delivered.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Synthetic fabrics like microfiber, nylon, polyester, acrylic, and performance fabrics are all safe for at-home treatment.—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
8 Sep. 2025
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This hair tool bag from Famoplay keeps straighteners, curling irons, and blowout brushes safe, organized, and away from the rest of your suitcase’s contents.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Redshirt junior Colton Boomer and true freshman Canaan Moore ach missed a field goal — Boomer from 46 yards and Moore from 24.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
6 Sep. 2025
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Red maple Red maple stays true to its name.—
Chris McKeown,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
6 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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All of the cats who tested this litter adjusted to it quickly and easily — some even had a little play date in their box, kicking and scratching, which is a good sign!—
Kayla Blanton,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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Leisure’s best new hotels of 2021, Wander the Resort offers 10 luxurious glass-and-timber cabins along the quiet northern shores of West Lake.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Ether prices have been languishing lately, failing to mount a notable comeback after peaking late last month and then suffering a steady decline.—
Charles Lloyd Bovaird II,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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One surged; the other held fairly steady.—
Susan Tompor,
USA Today,
9 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Sender has observed that evolving privacy regulations and ongoing platform updates have made third-party cookie-based targeting less dependable for some marketers, leading many to explore first-party data strategies more actively.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
5 Sep. 2025
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The brands were real, the cash flows dependable, but the model was broken.—
Jim Osman,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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These are available in five sizes, along with plenty of fun patterns, solid colors, and an all-black pack.—
Jacquelyn Smith,
Parents,
6 Sep. 2025
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Nina Energy turns scraps into solid biofuels and biochar.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
5 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Leaders who learn to sit with that discomfort ask better questions and come out more grounded, trustworthy and impactful.—
Ashley B. Stewart,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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To capture changing sentiments, Uptime asked operators in 2025 which applications AI might serve as a trustworthy decision-maker, assuming adequate past training.—
Elissa Welle,
IEEE Spectrum,
28 Aug. 2025
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“Reliable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reliable. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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