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
His obituary remembered his infectious laughter and gentle spirit, noting his kindness, genuineness, and reliability.
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Matthew Davisson, CBS News, 19 June 2026
By focusing on reliability, accessibility and continuous improvement, these five professionals help strengthen the systems that people rely on every day.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 18 June 2026
Data center operators gain more predictable energy costs and improved reliability.
—Patricia J. Kissinger, STAT, 18 June 2026
Expansion will accelerate with the launch of the power cabinet 2.0.
Competition and reliability are crucial.
—Joel Feder, The Drive, 10 June 2026
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Matthew Davisson, CBS News, 19 June 2026
By focusing on reliability, accessibility and continuous improvement, these five professionals help strengthen the systems that people rely on every day.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 18 June 2026
Data center operators gain more predictable energy costs and improved reliability.
—Patricia J. Kissinger, STAT, 18 June 2026
Expansion will accelerate with the launch of the power cabinet 2.0.
Competition and reliability are crucial.
—Joel Feder, The Drive, 10 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for reliability
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reliability
Noun
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For the Bulls, dependability is a necessity for a transitional period that will be defined by change.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
15 June 2026
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For you, routine and dependability are forms of meditation.—
Lisa Stardust,
Vogue,
10 June 2026
Noun
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In the interim, Deputy Superintendent Melissa Balknight assumed Hill’s responsibilities.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
24 June 2026
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In that way, a commitment to physical fitness and its various metrics offers leaders greater tolerance for the demanding responsibilities of the role.—
Julian Hayes II,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2026
Noun
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Experts argue that increased AI capability doesn't guarantee trustworthiness; instead, robust governance, verifiability, and accountability mechanisms are essential.—
Sean Lee,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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The Two Layers That Actually Matter The first is the trustworthiness of the underlying intelligence.—
Joel Hron,
Fortune,
19 May 2026
Noun
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Ronald Koeman would have been well aware of Japan’s defensive solidity before their meeting in Dallas.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
15 June 2026
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All this solidity comes in anticipation of a massive change.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
12 May 2026
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“Reliability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reliability. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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