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
But early in her career, LaBelle benefited from having trustworthy management—first through a manager, and later through her ex-husband.
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Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 29 July 2025
Premium domains demonstrate that a company is influential, trustworthy and ready to succeed.
—Michael Gargiulo, Forbes.com, 29 July 2025
As interest grows, new solutions and collaborative efforts are emerging to make these markets more accessible and trustworthy.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 29 July 2025
The blade’s heavy-duty, full-tang construction with a Japanese Tanto design offers trustworthy strength when cutting canvas, slicing through cording, or batoning wood.
—Brian Higgins, Outside Online, 28 July 2025
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Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 29 July 2025
Premium domains demonstrate that a company is influential, trustworthy and ready to succeed.
—Michael Gargiulo, Forbes.com, 29 July 2025
As interest grows, new solutions and collaborative efforts are emerging to make these markets more accessible and trustworthy.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 29 July 2025
The blade’s heavy-duty, full-tang construction with a Japanese Tanto design offers trustworthy strength when cutting canvas, slicing through cording, or batoning wood.
—Brian Higgins, Outside Online, 28 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for trustworthy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trustworthy
Adjective
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Also moving across is Alpecin Deceuninck’s Edward Planckaert, known for his one-day and stage racing and being a reliable cog in sprint leadouts.—
Jessica Hopkins,
New York Times,
15 Aug. 2025
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Blackouts have nevertheless become a common occurrence in the country's scorching summers, and shorter power cuts take place almost daily, with many Iraqis depending on private generators for reliable power — while those without that access are left to suffer.—
Natasha Turak,
CNBC,
15 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Your eyes do a remarkably good job of seeing in low-light conditions, thanks in part to what’s known as rhodopsin, a light-sensitive protein found in the retina of the eye—specifically in the rod cells, which are responsible for our ability to see at night.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
8 Aug. 2025
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Net price calculators are helpful tools for families to frame the cost conversation with real numbers and engage in dialogue about who will be responsible for what costs.—
Robert Cole,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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In extremely dense fog where visibility is near zero, the best course of action is to first turn on your hazard lights, then simply pull into a safe location such as a parking lot of a local business, and stop.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Aug. 2025
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Orlando urgently needs a space that not only provides safe shelter but also offers essential services — veterans programs, children’s resources, health care, education and job support.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The Gilded Age has been a true word-of-mouth phenomenon.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
7 Aug. 2025
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While some characters like Connie and Bobby literally grow, true to the show’s comedic approach, King of the Hill’s return underscores how whether in real or animated life, some people never change.—
Abbey White,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Trustworthy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trustworthy. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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