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
This is the kind of movie that could have been made in the era of moon landings and space shuttles, when the general public found science trustworthy and wondrous.
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G. Allen Johnson, Houston Chronicle, 19 Mar. 2026
Our Readers’ Choice list is a trustworthy guide to the booming beauty industry.
—Grace McCarty, Glamour, 18 Mar. 2026
Kai is trustworthy, dependable, and generous with his time, helping classmates with editing and lighting while mediating creative disagreements with tact.
—Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026
Chris Olave can’t be Tyler Shough’s only trustworthy weapon at wideout.
—The Athletic Nfl Staff, New York Times, 14 Mar. 2026
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G. Allen Johnson, Houston Chronicle, 19 Mar. 2026
Our Readers’ Choice list is a trustworthy guide to the booming beauty industry.
—Grace McCarty, Glamour, 18 Mar. 2026
Kai is trustworthy, dependable, and generous with his time, helping classmates with editing and lighting while mediating creative disagreements with tact.
—Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026
Chris Olave can’t be Tyler Shough’s only trustworthy weapon at wideout.
—The Athletic Nfl Staff, New York Times, 14 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for trustworthy
Adjective
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Affordable yet reliable, the JBL Vibe Beam wireless earbuds are terrific for listening to your favorite tunes while commuting, hiking, exercising or at the beach.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
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However, there is a reliable method for keeping crows out of your yard and letting the others live in peace.—
Joan Morris,
Mercury News,
30 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The investigation revealed that the man near the scene was the child's uncle, who was the last person known to be responsible for the child's care, police said.—
Brandon Downs,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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To take ecology seriously in art is not to retreat from circulation, but to insist that circulation be reciprocal, responsible, and capable of resisting the monocultures—economic, cultural, and political—that continue to shape the present.—
Manuela Moscoso,
Artforum,
2 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Requests to transfer money, purchase gift cards, or move funds to keep your accounts safe are not part of any SSA process.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
2 Apr. 2026
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In suburban neighborhoods, for example, wildlife crossings and native plants provide safer movement options.—
Eve Bohnett,
The Conversation,
2 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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There was no true striker for England.—
Jack Pitt-Brooke,
New York Times,
1 Apr. 2026
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The Full Moon highlights your 4th House of Traditions, nudging you to think about what makes your residence a true home base.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Trustworthy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trustworthy. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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