as in reliableness
worthiness as the recipient of another's trust or confidence
we never had reason to question the reliability of the park rangers in the event of an emergency
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Recent Examples of reliability
The technology has shown bipartisan appeal for its relatively low operating costs and long-term reliability, often staying in service for a century or more.
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Connor Giffin, Louisville Courier Journal, 15 Sep. 2025
Company leaders emphasized that the changes should improve Alpha's resilience and reliability going forward.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Bolt-action rifles, prized for reliability, require the operator to pull the trigger for one round before manually chambering another round.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 14 Sep. 2025
The 2025 Subaru Forester will likely be purchased by a variety of individuals and families who are drawn to its reputation for reliability, safety and capability; particularly its standard AWD and adventurous spirit.
—Tony Leopardo, Mercury News, 14 Sep. 2025
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Connor Giffin, Louisville Courier Journal, 15 Sep. 2025
Company leaders emphasized that the changes should improve Alpha's resilience and reliability going forward.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Bolt-action rifles, prized for reliability, require the operator to pull the trigger for one round before manually chambering another round.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 14 Sep. 2025
The 2025 Subaru Forester will likely be purchased by a variety of individuals and families who are drawn to its reputation for reliability, safety and capability; particularly its standard AWD and adventurous spirit.
—Tony Leopardo, Mercury News, 14 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reliability
Noun
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Below, members of Forbes Technology Council share strategies for building content pipelines that deliver both speed and dependability at scale.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Subaru prefers its vehicles are known for their dependability and versatility.—
James Raia,
Mercury News,
17 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Accountability requires taking personal responsibility for your cognitive development.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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This shift represents a fundamental change in how professional development happens, with corporations taking direct responsibility for credentialing workers in emerging technologies.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Other indicators to look out for are those that signal authority or trustworthiness.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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The health chief defended his recent firing of Susan Monarez, who briefly directed the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), while attacking her trustworthiness.—
Alexis Simendinger,
The Hill,
5 Sep. 2025
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Joan and Luke had a love that was all fireworks and sexy dazzle; after Luke died, Joan married Larry, who was all ordinary-guy solidity.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
10 Sep. 2025
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This came after the Reds conceded twice against Crystal Palace in the Community Shield, raising doubts about Liverpool’s defensive solidity.—
Graham Ruthven,
Forbes.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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“Reliability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reliability. Accessed 19 Sep. 2025.
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