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
In the trust game, the default assumption might be that others are trustworthy.
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Tobias Kalenscher, Scientific American, 13 June 2025
Creating a guest network adds a safety barrier between your personal devices and less trustworthy ones.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 13 June 2025
Orwell wrote it to explain authoritarianism to children, or rather, to young, inquisitive minds — to show how adults aren’t always trustworthy.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 11 June 2025
The trustworthy Way, meanwhile, has been dangerous this spring with her bat.
—Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 10 June 2025
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Tobias Kalenscher, Scientific American, 13 June 2025
Creating a guest network adds a safety barrier between your personal devices and less trustworthy ones.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 13 June 2025
Orwell wrote it to explain authoritarianism to children, or rather, to young, inquisitive minds — to show how adults aren’t always trustworthy.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 11 June 2025
The trustworthy Way, meanwhile, has been dangerous this spring with her bat.
—Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 10 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for trustworthy
Adjective
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As such, trees grown from seed provide a reliable and affordable (free) option for backyard growers.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
28 June 2025
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Beyond simply offering a competent and reliable service, however, Lazarus knew that the repair process needed to be streamlined with a client-centric approach from start to finish.—
Victoria Gomelsky,
Robb Report,
27 June 2025
Adjective
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Hamas is responsible for capturing 251 hostages in the attack, as well as four hostages that preceded the attack, according to the outlet.—
Mackenzie Thomas,
The Washington Examiner,
24 June 2025
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The grant was awarded to the town’s Department of Public Works, which is responsible for maintaining approximately 110 miles of local roadway, according to officials.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
24 June 2025
Adjective
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However, knowing her son will be safe gives her peace of mind.—
Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 June 2025
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The advisory is in effect until 11 p.m. Recommendations from the NWS for staying safe during a flood For either residents or campers of flood-prone, low-lying areas, take immediate action and seek higher ground.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
30 June 2025
Adjective
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What’s the difference between something being emotionally true and factually true, and what should be valued more?—
Lexy Perez,
HollywoodReporter,
1 July 2025
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Staying true to her signature fusion of genres, Bonner also partnered with streetwear brand Y-3.—
Alice Pfeiffer,
CNN Money,
1 July 2025
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“Trustworthy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trustworthy. Accessed 7 Jul. 2025.
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