as in reliable
worthy of one's trust
movie cowboys always get on their trusty horses and ride off into the sunset
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Recent Examples of trusty
Marci Robin, Allure, 2 Mar. 2025
Appearing later was Jane Wickline and her trusty keyboard with more sound (ahem) advice for Gen Z entering a murky dating scene.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 1 Mar. 2025
Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 22 Oct. 2024
Until that day, my trusty yet tired Intel iMac from 5 years ago will have to suffice.
—Steven Aquino, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024
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Adjective
The skin-tone-matching hue is complemented by a similar shade of nail polish—a mix of CND's Rule Breaker and Silk Thread—applied by her trusty nail artist, Tom Bachik.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 2 Mar. 2025
Appearing later was Jane Wickline and her trusty keyboard with more sound (ahem) advice for Gen Z entering a murky dating scene.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 1 Mar. 2025
Noun
Grandma's favorite time-saving trick is to rely on the trusty the slow-cooker to make sweet, tender onions that require little to no stirring.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 22 Oct. 2024
Until that day, my trusty yet tired Intel iMac from 5 years ago will have to suffice.
—Steven Aquino, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for trusty
Adjective
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What was long known to be fixed and reliable is now fluid and frightening.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
23 Mar. 2025
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But don't just take it from us, pick up their new cookbook or explore their recipe archives (found for free on their site) filled with reliable formulas for all sorts of baked goods.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
22 Mar. 2025
Noun
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As with most things IRS-related, the key is to know the rules, weigh the pros and cons, and make an informed decision.—
Ashley Case,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
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Pros & cons High cash-back rates for common student expenses, such as groceries, dining and entertainment No annual fee No foreign transaction fees High APR More details Highlights Highlights shown here are provided by the issuer and have not been reviewed by CNBC Select’s editorial staff.—
Brett Holzhauer,
CNBC,
19 Mar. 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
Noun
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Other convicts to turn their lives around athletically include 2010 American League MVP Josh Hamilton and former MLB reliever Matt Bush.—
Ryan Morik,
Fox News,
2 Mar. 2025
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The average age of a Ukrainian soldier is now over 43, Time reported, with Kyiv recruiting small numbers of convicts to supplement its ranks.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
20 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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And snood size is the quickest, easiest way for a hen to gauge whether the gobbler strutting his stuff in front of her is a good genetic candidate for her future poults.—
Alice Jones Webb,
Outdoor Life,
21 Mar. 2025
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The city of Providence continues to be good to Pitino, who famously led Providence College to the Final Four in 1987 toward the beginning of his storied career.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
21 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Becomes a jailbird at a high-security zoo after he’s caught, with the newest Wallace & Gromit film, Vengeance Most Fowl, finding Feathers, all these years later, hell-bent on getting even with the duo who locked him up.—
Devon Ivie,
Vulture,
6 Jan. 2025
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When Canton jailbird selectman Chris Albert did six months in prison in 1994 for a hit-and-run homicide, who was his lawyer? A. Judge Auntie Bev B. Meatball Morrissey C. Auntie Bev’s brother D. Adam Lally 2.—
Howie Carr,
Boston Herald,
14 July 2024
Adjective
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However, her response states that because legislative bodies are not responsible for enforcing laws, she is blocked from speaking to lawmakers.—
Clare Duffy,
CNN,
20 Mar. 2025
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As a rule, the person making the gift (not the recipient) is responsible for any applicable federal gift taxes.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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For now, vendors know their businesses are safe until July 1, 2026, as the market requires a one-year notice for closure.—
Devan Patel,
Mercury News,
26 Mar. 2025
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Listen to this article Last year was among the safest on the subway in over a decade, according to data presented by the MTA’s head of security Wednesday — the latest salvo in a war of facts and apparent disinformation with the subway system’s federal funding at stake.—
Evan Simko-Bednarski,
New York Daily News,
26 Mar. 2025
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“Trusty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trusty. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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