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
Both networks need federal approval for all sorts of actions, calling for even more trustworthy news sources.
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Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2026
Fewer people think that their neighbors are trustworthy; fewer believe that the political system can or will deliver for them.
—Annie Lowrey, The Atlantic, 24 May 2026
Servicemembers should consult their local JAG office and older Americans and their caregivers can try the Eldercare Locator, which provides trustworthy local support resources, including free legal aid for eligible older adults, the agency said.
—Medora Lee, USA Today, 23 May 2026
ProPublica’s goal is to give the public the best, most trustworthy information.
—Duaa Eldeib, ProPublica, 18 May 2026
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Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2026
Fewer people think that their neighbors are trustworthy; fewer believe that the political system can or will deliver for them.
—Annie Lowrey, The Atlantic, 24 May 2026
Servicemembers should consult their local JAG office and older Americans and their caregivers can try the Eldercare Locator, which provides trustworthy local support resources, including free legal aid for eligible older adults, the agency said.
—Medora Lee, USA Today, 23 May 2026
ProPublica’s goal is to give the public the best, most trustworthy information.
—Duaa Eldeib, ProPublica, 18 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for trustworthy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trustworthy
Adjective
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These advancements are made possible with Spectrum’s fiber broadband network and industry-leading reliability and speed, which delivers the fastest and most reliable Internet*, keeping game day viewing seamless and exciting.—
Dennis Johnson,
Oc Register,
8 June 2026
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For the most part, all reliable and good, though occasionally, particularly during trips off-hours when ridership would fall off, the experience could be dicey with the train car almost empty and a rider shouting, swearing, smoking or even being threatening.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2026
Adjective
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Historical weather records indicate visual flight conditions at the time, meaning pilots would have been responsible for maintaining separation by seeing and avoiding other aircraft.—
Alexandra Skores,
CNN Money,
3 June 2026
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On June 4, the IndieWire Honors Spring 2026 ceremony will celebrate the creators and stars responsible for crafting some of the year’s best television series.—
Stephen Root,
IndieWire,
3 June 2026
Adjective
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Complimentary reef-safe sunscreen dispensers are available to guests property-wide and beach clean-ups are held regularly with guests invited to join.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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Another 10 people were detained on May 24 while trying to negotiate safe passage for their convoy at a checkpoint near Sitre, Libya, along the Mediterranean coast less than halfway between Tunisia and Egypt.—
Wafaa Shurafa,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
Adjective
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Attleboro managed a two-out walk but Salerno limited any true damage in the top of the eighth.—
Jack Murray,
Boston Herald,
10 June 2026
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Huang pitched herself as the true progressive in the race, saying Raman had drifted too close to the middle during her time on council.—
Noah Goldberg,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
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“Trustworthy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trustworthy. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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