as in reliability
worthiness as the recipient of another's trust or confidence
you have to prove your trustworthiness before I will tell you my secrets
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Recent Examples of trustworthiness
How Design and Color Shape Perception While studies from behavioral psychologists have linked eyewear styles to traits such as intelligence and trustworthiness, certain studies on the shape of frames and the colors that come with them have been linked to certain feelings people have about them.
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Daniel Fusch, Ascend Agency, 11 Nov. 2025
Without continuous monitoring, evaluation, and updates, your AI solution may lose accuracy, relevance, and trustworthiness.
—Kathleen Walch, Fortune, 11 Nov. 2025
Amid an iffy outlook for the fashion and luxury sectors, trustworthiness factors in across the brand spectrum, from mega to micro, especially as the research shows that almost 50 percent of respondents do not feel linked to any brand specifically, despite following many.
—Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2025
The mere presence of a pet can harbor trustworthiness amongst strangers.
—Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Oct. 2025
The latter was perhaps the most watched and respected of the three, with anchor Walter Cronkite serving as the epitome of journalistic trustworthiness for many.
—Time, 7 Oct. 2025
This January, IndyStar also reported that under Nagila's leadership the city had missed deadlines on more than $1 million in bond payments, jeopardizing its trustworthiness in the eyes of investors.
—Jordan Smith, IndyStar, 2 Oct. 2025
One of the biggest threats to the usability and trustworthiness of the internet right now is AI.
—James Folta, Literary Hub, 26 Sep. 2025
Other indicators to look out for are those that signal authority or trustworthiness.
—Bernard Marr, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Daniel Fusch, Ascend Agency, 11 Nov. 2025
Without continuous monitoring, evaluation, and updates, your AI solution may lose accuracy, relevance, and trustworthiness.
—Kathleen Walch, Fortune, 11 Nov. 2025
Amid an iffy outlook for the fashion and luxury sectors, trustworthiness factors in across the brand spectrum, from mega to micro, especially as the research shows that almost 50 percent of respondents do not feel linked to any brand specifically, despite following many.
—Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2025
The mere presence of a pet can harbor trustworthiness amongst strangers.
—Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Oct. 2025
The latter was perhaps the most watched and respected of the three, with anchor Walter Cronkite serving as the epitome of journalistic trustworthiness for many.
—Time, 7 Oct. 2025
This January, IndyStar also reported that under Nagila's leadership the city had missed deadlines on more than $1 million in bond payments, jeopardizing its trustworthiness in the eyes of investors.
—Jordan Smith, IndyStar, 2 Oct. 2025
One of the biggest threats to the usability and trustworthiness of the internet right now is AI.
—James Folta, Literary Hub, 26 Sep. 2025
Other indicators to look out for are those that signal authority or trustworthiness.
—Bernard Marr, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trustworthiness
reliability
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If accurate even only in part, such a dramatic escalation would cast doubt on the reliability of the election results and put the military at the center of the blame for the outcome.—
Peter D. Feaver,
Foreign Affairs,
12 Nov. 2025
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Although outdoor tests have begun, long-term reliability data remain limited.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Nov. 2025
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“Trustworthiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trustworthiness. Accessed 1 Dec. 2025.
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