as in reliable
worthy of one's trust
movie cowboys always get on their trusty horses and ride off into the sunset
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Recent Examples of trusty
Katelyn Chef, Martha Stewart, 12 Apr. 2026
Blush brings your face to life more than any other makeup product, alongside a trusty lip color.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2026
Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 9 Sep. 2025
And then there’s trusty, maybe boring old Larry, with whom Joan raised a thriving family.
—Richard Lawson, HollywoodReporter, 8 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
This trusty and intelligent breed of dog has a lifespan between 12 to 15 years.
—Katelyn Chef, Martha Stewart, 12 Apr. 2026
Blush brings your face to life more than any other makeup product, alongside a trusty lip color.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2026
Noun
Grandma's favorite time-saving trick is to rely on the trusty the slow-cooker to make sweet, tender onions that require little to no stirring.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 9 Sep. 2025
And then there’s trusty, maybe boring old Larry, with whom Joan raised a thriving family.
—Richard Lawson, HollywoodReporter, 8 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for trusty
Adjective
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Ellie Roebuck Hasn’t been capped since 2023 but back in the WSL with Aston Villa and back in Wiegman’s squad as a reliable reserve ‘keeper.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2026
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The genre hit its stride in the late-’90s and early-2000s, as the formula became a reliable commercial play.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
20 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Please don’t fall for this con — even if the Labor Department endorses and promotes it.—
Terry Savage,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Apr. 2026
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There’s the tease of one, right up until the end, and the promise of the con.—
Lindsey Bahr,
Boston Herald,
16 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Lemon Poppyseed Muffins Trader Joe’s muffins have a good reputation—and for good reason.—
Staff Author,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 Apr. 2026
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And the rigmarole of international travel is a very good reason.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Harding has traveled the world training and investing in entrepreneurs from small villages to veterans, former convicts, teachers, and single mothers.—
Amy DeLaura,
The Washington Examiner,
18 Apr. 2026
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Many of his former wives have spoken out against the convict, including Briell Decker, who was his 65th wife.—
Jessica Sager,
PEOPLE,
9 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Biscuits, waffles, pancakes and eggs — basically, all your breakfast dreams come true — plus classic diner lunches and home-style dinner staples are coming up fast at a James Beard Award semifinalist’s new restaurant in where Plaza Midwood and Plaza Shamrock meet.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
21 Apr. 2026
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That’s true, said one former counterterrorism official with direct knowledge of the intelligence involved, but there was more to the story.—
Hannah Allam,
ProPublica,
21 Apr. 2026
Noun
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But these jailbirds aren’t using their own fingers to fire off missives or create clones.—
Andrew Zucker,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Feb. 2026
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And these seven crooked cops are just the tip of the MSP jailbird iceberg.—
Howie Carr,
Boston Herald,
17 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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After just four weeks of high sodium intake, the small arteries responsible for regulating blood flow lost their ability to relax, according to a press release.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
22 Apr. 2026
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The Oconee County Sheriff's Office said investigators, with help from the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, identified a student from Dove Creek Middle School as the person responsible for the threats.—
Christopher Harris,
CBS News,
22 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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As truck prices have risen, that tax has become a barrier to investing in newer, safer and cleaner vehicles.—
Andrew Stasiowski,
Boston Herald,
24 Apr. 2026
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Officers said Figor's service made the city safer – and left a lasting bite out of crime.—
J.D. Miles,
CBS News,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Trusty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trusty. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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