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
Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 18 Mar. 2025
Amadio’s trusty, hardworking playing style and stellar defensive metrics have been a steadying presence to the Senators’ bottom six.
—Harman Dayal, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025
The TikToker, Adam Wilson (@adamzwilson), spoke out in defense of his trusty eyewear—Wayfarers.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Oct. 2025
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Adjective
Collins, the 31-year-old St. Petersburg native had her trusty, fluffy dog Quincy, also known as Mr. Q, by her side.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 18 Mar. 2025
Amadio’s trusty, hardworking playing style and stellar defensive metrics have been a steadying presence to the Senators’ bottom six.
—Harman Dayal, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
Noun
As Riley and Matt get reacquainted with each other, Matt confides in his trusty employees, Stitch (Daryl Mitchell) and Gabriel (Seann William Scott).
—Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025
The TikToker, Adam Wilson (@adamzwilson), spoke out in defense of his trusty eyewear—Wayfarers.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for trusty
Adjective
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But one reliable occupant, Spirit Halloween, has called it home for years.—
Victoria Moorwood,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
23 Oct. 2025
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Even with a tracker, a traditional collar remains a reliable option.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
22 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Thirty years ago, parents everywhere were compelled to weigh the pros and cons of allowing their kids to see Titanic.—
Kaitlyn Tiffany,
The Atlantic,
17 Oct. 2025
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On that note, the growth of artificial intelligence tools — the pros, the cons and the unknowns — are certain to be a theme of Mipcom.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
10 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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In my experience, this is especially true in the lonely hours of the night while struggling with chronic pain.—
Joni Eareckson Tada,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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For most Galatasaray supporters, domestic titles were never the true measure of success; Europe was.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Fire Country stars Max Thieriot as a former convict who works as a Cal Fire firefighter.—
Allison DeGrushe,
Entertainment Weekly,
17 Oct. 2025
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Former convicts include Millie Bobby Brown and Margaret Qualley, who were both gifted the artist’s fluffy pink handcuffs while attending one of her shows.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
12 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Non-perishable items or foods that last a long time in the fridge can be good options.—
Merve Ceylan,
Health,
26 Oct. 2025
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The baby, who initially made good progress after the surgery, died 20 days later.—
Arizona Republic,
AZCentral.com,
26 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Excuse me, Ayanna’s husband, a jailbird named Conan Harris, bought the mansion, not the Congresswoman.—
Howie Carr,
Boston Herald,
18 Sep. 2025
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Her jumpsuit is a couture twist on the cartoonish striped getup of a jailbird.—
Jemal Polson,
CNN Money,
8 May 2025
Adjective
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Any surviving gas giant planets could be responsible, with multi-planet interactions having possibly gradually destabilized orbits of smaller bodies over billions of years.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
24 Oct. 2025
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In the film, Morgan (Allison Williams) is the quiet and responsible sister to Jenny (Willa Fitzgerald), her hard-partying foil.—
Katy Waldman,
New Yorker,
24 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The release noted terrain in the area can be rugged and steep and cautioned visitors to stay a safe distance from the edge.—
Arkansas Democrat-Gazette,
Arkansas Online,
20 Oct. 2025
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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.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
19 Oct. 2025
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“Trusty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trusty. Accessed 26 Oct. 2025.
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