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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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Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of reliable This precariousness of the career path is driving younger generations to seek more reliable employment. — Brittney Melton, NPR, 21 Sep. 2026 The facility will supply electricity to the regional grid and provide APG with a more reliable power supply. — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 21 Sep. 2026 However, software updates and compatibility conflicts prevented us from gathering reliable comparison data for those tests in this review. — Brian Westover, PC Magazine, 21 Sep. 2026 In exercise science, this is considered the most reliable way to measure calorie expenditure. — Jason Kostrna, The Conversation, 21 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
  • The element responsible for its pillow-like appeal is none other than that microfiber terry lining, which your skin will sink into — once again bringing to mind pricey bedding, which the hospitality behemonth is also no stranger to.
    — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Smart, responsible planning will help reduce congestion, protect our neighborhoods and preserve Palmetto Bay’s quality of life.
    — Miami Herald staff, Miami Herald, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of responsible
Adjective
  • Public libraries weren’t safe either, as books were banned from shelves.
    — Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Sep. 2026
  • The 115-foot lighthouse was built in 1872 to keep travelers safe between Monterey and San Francisco before there was a PCH.
    — David G. Allan, CNN Money, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of safe
Adjective
  • In a world where true-crime shows of both the fictional and nonfictional variety run rampant on our screens, that’s probably not a bad corporate strategy.
    — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2026
  • In Cuba, for instance, the single format is dominant, and very few artists have dared to create a true concept album.
    — Jessica Roiz, Billboard, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of true
Adjective
  • Lisa finding peace was a good start to a fresh start, but clearly there’s more work to be done.
    — Tom Smyth, Vulture, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Its onboard offerings, wide array of itineraries and shore excursions—particularly those that are food and wine-driven—easily combine education, adventure, and good fun.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of good
Adjective
  • While the complexities around working within a park that his ancestors had been removed from remain, Mgesi now supports much of his extended family with the steady wage.
    — Juliet Kinsman, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Sep. 2026
  • Such rhetoric has contributed to Lula’s small but steady lead in most polls.
    — Andre Pagliarini, The Conversation, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of steady
Adjective
  • Being dependable sometimes means choosing one thing and doing it well.
    — Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 20 Sep. 2026
  • During these times of uncertainty, customers increasingly choose to work with companies that are dependable, predictable and easy to do business with.
    — Rick Elliott, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of dependable
Adjective
  • Not to say that Macbeth is pandering; but this big, sweeping production with all of the fixings is a solid kick-off to the calendar.
    — Christopher Barnard, Vogue, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Credit quality should also be a focal point for investors hunting for solid portfolio income and better diversification against stocks.
    — Darla Mercado, CFP®, CNBC, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of solid
Adjective
  • In my experience, building trustworthy agentic measurement and protecting spend starts by fixing what your agents are looking at.
    — Tobin Thomas, Forbes.com, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Cress added that while this type of model helicopter boasts a light, single-engine design that is usually trustworthy, the chopper’s blades can lose their momentum in rotation immediately if there is engine failure.
    — David Chiu, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of trustworthy

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“Reliable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reliable. Accessed 27 Sep. 2026.

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