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
The announcement's timing—on the same day TikTok's ban went into effect—raised further suspicions about the platform's stability and future, particularly as creators look for trustworthy alternatives.
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Katie Salcius, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
To believe that there is a spiritual force beyond us that is trustworthy and a source of strength and courage.
—Eliza Griswold, The New Yorker, 26 Jan. 2025
This was not the first time Daniels spoke about his mother's efforts to make sure her son has a trustworthy group around him.
—Chantz Martin, Fox News, 26 Jan. 2025
Social proof like these can help build your reputation as a trustworthy business, eventually attracting even more customers and boosting your sales.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
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Katie Salcius, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
To believe that there is a spiritual force beyond us that is trustworthy and a source of strength and courage.
—Eliza Griswold, The New Yorker, 26 Jan. 2025
This was not the first time Daniels spoke about his mother's efforts to make sure her son has a trustworthy group around him.
—Chantz Martin, Fox News, 26 Jan. 2025
Social proof like these can help build your reputation as a trustworthy business, eventually attracting even more customers and boosting your sales.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for trustworthy
Adjective
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Their durable rubber outsole offers reliable traction on all surfaces, and the mesh upper provides breathability.—
Ali Faccenda,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Feb. 2025
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Gear up for spring cleaning with a reliable vacuum from Dyson, iRobot, Shark, and more top brands.—
Isabel Garcia,
People.com,
14 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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What To Know Engelmayer is responsible for a Saturday ruling that blocked Musk and his DOGE allies from accessing sensitive Treasury records.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
11 Feb. 2025
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The highly contagious virus was responsible for the deaths of more than 40 million egg-laying birds last year and has been a contributing factor to the soaring price of eggs across the country, as the USDA requires the culling of entire flocks to stop the spread if the virus is detected.—
Rebekah Riess,
CNN,
11 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Air travel is the absolute safest form of transportation, according to a 2024 Transportation Statistics Report from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA TODAY,
19 Feb. 2025
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Still, some people with power but damaged equipment might not have safe access to heat, Beshear said Tuesday.—
Hanna Park, Robert Shackelford and Mary Gilbert,
CNN,
18 Feb. 2025
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As the true scale of the fallout comes into view, African governments are wondering how to fill gaping holes left in vital services, like health care and education, that until recent weeks were funded by the United States.—
Declan Walsh,
New York Times,
8 Feb. 2025
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The pair joined Deadline’s Contenders Film: The Nominees virtual livestream event to talk about the Orion Pictures and Amazon MGM Studios film, and their inspiration for adapting Colson Whitehead’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, which was inspired by true events.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
8 Feb. 2025
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“Trustworthy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trustworthy. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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