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
Some are even experimenting with more modern thermal methods such as the Andro-Switch ring, which raises the testicles back in the inguinal canal, increasing their temperature just enough to lower the sperm count, but are looking for more trustworthy options.
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Annalisa Merelli, STAT, 2 Feb. 2026
Now, to check whether this method was trustworthy, the scientists asked the model to reconstruct past solar cycles.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 1 Feb. 2026
Teens don’t hide things from adults that are truly supportive and trustworthy.
—Dorian Johnson, Parents, 1 Feb. 2026
What most political leaders, military strategists and economists fail to grasp is that a stable, trustworthy currency is a source of national strength.
—Steve Forbes, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
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Annalisa Merelli, STAT, 2 Feb. 2026
Now, to check whether this method was trustworthy, the scientists asked the model to reconstruct past solar cycles.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 1 Feb. 2026
Teens don’t hide things from adults that are truly supportive and trustworthy.
—Dorian Johnson, Parents, 1 Feb. 2026
What most political leaders, military strategists and economists fail to grasp is that a stable, trustworthy currency is a source of national strength.
—Steve Forbes, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for trustworthy
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The study also noted that many of these companies guaranteed some news outlets would cover the press releases, and were essentially flooding the space with garbage crypto information dressed up to look like reliable news.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
16 Feb. 2026
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The ever-reliable baked chicken dinner is a weeknight mainstay—but even your favorite chicken recipes can get a little stale after awhile.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
16 Feb. 2026
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The case could set a precedent for holding social media companies responsible for dangerous design decisions, after years of tech giants fending off lawsuits under Section 230, the law that shields them from liability for user content.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
18 Feb. 2026
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Charlotte Tilbury, Niche, and Derma were responsible for strong momentum across the region.—
Hikmat Mohammed,
Vogue,
18 Feb. 2026
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And while their place in the NCAA tournament is presumably safe heading into that final stretch, where the Trojans are seeded could swing significantly with a few quality wins.—
Ryan Kartje,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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The world’s largest solar-plus-storage project has made a critical achievement that confirms system readiness and safe connection to the Luzon grid.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Feb. 2026
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But despite his characteristic command and media savvy, Jackson’s campaign never gained true momentum, scoring mixed results.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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This, however, is not true of US Skimo, which has been rapidly professionalizing as a governing body since the sport was announced as a future Winter Olympic event back in 2021.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
18 Feb. 2026
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“Trustworthy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trustworthy. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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