as in reliable
worthy of one's trust
a trustworthy bodyguard who would never blab to the tabloids
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Recent Examples of trustworthy
The manosphere clamored to own the story, but serious trial media, such as Inner City Press, emerged as the trustworthy alternative sources.
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Doreen St. Félix, New Yorker, 3 July 2025
Cybercriminals frequently employ business email compromise (BEC) fraud schemes to deceive victims by impersonating a trustworthy individual or organization.
—Chuck Brooks, Forbes.com, 6 July 2025
That could disrupt the feedback loop, watering down community notes and making the whole system less trustworthy over time, X's research paper warned.
—ArsTechnica, 2 July 2025
But being trustworthy isn’t one of Dutch’s more dependable qualities.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 1 July 2025
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Doreen St. Félix, New Yorker, 3 July 2025
Cybercriminals frequently employ business email compromise (BEC) fraud schemes to deceive victims by impersonating a trustworthy individual or organization.
—Chuck Brooks, Forbes.com, 6 July 2025
That could disrupt the feedback loop, watering down community notes and making the whole system less trustworthy over time, X's research paper warned.
—ArsTechnica, 2 July 2025
But being trustworthy isn’t one of Dutch’s more dependable qualities.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 1 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for trustworthy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trustworthy
Adjective
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By the time Osbourne returned to Milwaukee for a March 5, 1984, concert at the Arena, his concerts had a reliable opening act: protesters outside the venue, criticizing Osbourne and rockers like him for performing the devil's music.—
Chris Foran,
jsonline.com,
23 July 2025
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One of his key issues remains securing clean, reliable water supplies for rural and tribal communities in need.—
Arlyssa D. Becenti,
AZCentral.com,
23 July 2025
Adjective
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Today, over 3 in 5 cannabis consumers are aware of terpenes: organic compounds present in plants, fungi and cannabis, and are responsible for distinct scents, flavors and therapeutic effects.—
Peter Su,
Rolling Stone,
15 July 2025
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Local governments are responsible for issuing evacuation orders, according to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
15 July 2025
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The performance itself begins at 7:20 p.m., followed by an after-party at 9 p.m. Event organizers encourage rideshare for a safe and carefree experience, though free parking is available across the street from the venue at 6101 Highland Campus Dr. Building 3000.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
25 July 2025
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As the heat in Michigan begins to climb, here are ways to keep yours pets cool: How can keep my dog safe in the heat?—
Sarah Moore,
Freep.com,
24 July 2025
Adjective
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The same's true for someone who is retired and taking taxable withdrawals from traditional 401(k) plans.—
Susan Tompor,
Freep.com,
14 July 2025
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Among the property's true highlights is its exceptional dining scene— beloved by both discerning locals and hotel guests.—
Erica Wertheim Zohar,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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“Trustworthy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trustworthy. Accessed 28 Jul. 2025.
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