as in reliable
worthy of one's trust
a trustworthy bodyguard who would never blab to the tabloids
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Recent Examples of trustworthy
American women came to see the Children’s Bureau as a trustworthy and knowledgeable, if distant, ally in their efforts to raise healthy babies and to remain healthy themselves.
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Made By History, Time, 31 Mar. 2025
Still, Harris has emerged as a trustworthy option for Mosley to play alongside Black.
—Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Mar. 2025
That makes your organization more trustworthy and, thus, more attractive to potential shareholders.
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—Razzak Jallow, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
That month, the Tice family said during a Washington press conference that they had been told by a trustworthy source that Austin was still alive.
—David Catanese, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2025
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Made By History, Time, 31 Mar. 2025
Still, Harris has emerged as a trustworthy option for Mosley to play alongside Black.
—Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Mar. 2025
That makes your organization more trustworthy and, thus, more attractive to potential shareholders.
4.
—Razzak Jallow, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
That month, the Tice family said during a Washington press conference that they had been told by a trustworthy source that Austin was still alive.
—David Catanese, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for trustworthy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trustworthy
Adjective
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When the Cubs have a lead, Counsell goes to a reliable late-game formula with relievers Julian Merryweather, Porter Hodge and Ryan Pressly.—
Patrick Mooney,
New York Times,
17 Apr. 2025
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This issue was placed on display when Tanner Houck, one of the team's more reliable pitchers, brutally struggled in his last start.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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With the launch of Apex, the former Slate leadership team has set a new board of managing partners, who will be responsible for long-term growth and day-to-day management.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
10 Apr. 2025
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The new board will be responsible for the day to day management of Apex and will be key in setting the company’s agenda for future and long term growth.—
Mike Fleming Jr,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Maintain a safe distance from water, wet items, and metal objects.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Apr. 2025
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Until there is, the safest approach may be not to share at all.—
Abigail Dubiniecki,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Voters are not famous for their patience or, as Joe Biden could explain, their fondness for higher prices, something that’s true even if this is a one-off adjustment.—
The Editors,
National Review,
28 Mar. 2025
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When each channel is evaluated independently, the true value of awareness campaigns becomes invisible.—
Cody Greco,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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“Trustworthy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trustworthy. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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