as in reliability
worthiness as the recipient of another's trust or confidence
her dependability as a friend, in good times and bad, is legendary
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Recent Examples of dependability
Families and businesses should never have to choose between dependability and affordability.
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Chicago Tribune,
29 June 2026
Drivers of today need unlimited mileage, lightning-fast recharge cycles, drastically reduced chassis bulk, complete dependability, and an unbreakable network that won't ditch them on the side of the road when a trip takes a detour.
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Malana Vantyler,
USA Today,
24 June 2026
Sturm loves Zacha because of his dependability, versatility and professionalism.
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Fluto Shinzawa,
New York Times,
20 June 2026
For you, routine and dependability are forms of meditation.
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Lisa Stardust,
Vogue,
10 June 2026
That kind of dependability is what made the 10 seasons of reliable and not-very-taxing TV so rewarding.
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Jordan Hoffman,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 June 2026
Since that was our biggest worry, the Luna controller got especially high marks for dependability.
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Bestreviews,
Mercury News,
25 May 2026
These upgrades improve dependability in critical systems such as propulsion and aircraft launch operations, both essential for sustained carrier missions.
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Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Apr. 2026
His rise on draft boards reflects both production and dependability.
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Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 Apr. 2026
Chicago Tribune,
29 June 2026
Drivers of today need unlimited mileage, lightning-fast recharge cycles, drastically reduced chassis bulk, complete dependability, and an unbreakable network that won't ditch them on the side of the road when a trip takes a detour.
—
Malana Vantyler,
USA Today,
24 June 2026
Sturm loves Zacha because of his dependability, versatility and professionalism.
—
Fluto Shinzawa,
New York Times,
20 June 2026
For you, routine and dependability are forms of meditation.
—
Lisa Stardust,
Vogue,
10 June 2026
That kind of dependability is what made the 10 seasons of reliable and not-very-taxing TV so rewarding.
—
Jordan Hoffman,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 June 2026
Since that was our biggest worry, the Luna controller got especially high marks for dependability.
—
Bestreviews,
Mercury News,
25 May 2026
These upgrades improve dependability in critical systems such as propulsion and aircraft launch operations, both essential for sustained carrier missions.
—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Apr. 2026
His rise on draft boards reflects both production and dependability.
—
Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dependability
reliability
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If new cars can't come straight out of the factory completely free of software errors, automakers can issue regular free updates and patches to vehicles to avoid safety and reliability issues down the line.
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On Monday, Six Flags announced that the ride's manufacturer would make enhancements to the Gold Rusher's vehicle to improve its performance, availability, and reliability.
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“Dependability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dependability. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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