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 Summer generally offers reliable flying conditions, but also the year’s earliest alarms and largest crowds. — Scott Campbell, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Sep. 2026 Planning became more reliable, lead times more predictable and buyers were finally able to focus on creating value instead of chasing information. — Davide Sartini, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2026 Farmers also need commercial certainty, reliable buyers and long-term demand. — Bart Vollaard, Footwear News, 2 Sep. 2026 But Cuba’s government secrecy means there is no reliable public information about Castro’s health. — Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 2 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
  • But rising bond yields make safer government debt more attractive relative to stocks, while also reducing the present value investors assign to companies’ future earnings.
    — Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2026
  • The pill was found to not only be safe but also reduce tumor burden in more than 30% of patients, according to the study published Wednesday in the New England Journal of Medicine.
    — Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 3 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
  • American gasoline prices have risen about 38 percent over the course of the war, but the country’s economic growth rate remains steady.
    — JAMES F. JEFFREY, Foreign Affairs, 3 Sep. 2026
  • In recent years, Steinem had expanded her community in New York, hosting a steady stream of gatherings of women in her living room.
    — Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of steady
Adjective
  • Strong passwords, multifactor authentication, current software, antivirus protection and dependable backups all cover risks that a firewall cannot handle.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Particularly in personal injury, where demand exists at all hours of the day and night, dependable accessibility can distinguish a firm that is willing to prioritize client needs over its internal schedule.
    — Jason Phillips, USA Today, 1 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 8 Sep. 2026.

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