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
Lewis Gordon, Vulture, 5 Dec. 2024
While Rosie Rainbow Lugg has been traveling round Asia, she's rarely been without her trusty camera.
—Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2024
Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 9 Oct. 2024
Your trusty yet tired iPhone XR may well run the latest and greatest software in iOS 18—and kudos to Apple’s engineering group for its work here—but the iPhone 16 assuredly runs it exponentially better.
—Steven Aquino, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
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There are the peaceful moments spent in your garage tinkering and repairing your trusty old station wagon, all while the radio drones comfortingly in the background.
—Lewis Gordon, Vulture, 5 Dec. 2024
While Rosie Rainbow Lugg has been traveling round Asia, she's rarely been without her trusty camera.
—Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2024
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Over at Amazon, travelers swear by this trusty, $10 travel pill organizer, which has four compartments for your everyday medications, supplements, and more.
—Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 9 Oct. 2024
Your trusty yet tired iPhone XR may well run the latest and greatest software in iOS 18—and kudos to Apple’s engineering group for its work here—but the iPhone 16 assuredly runs it exponentially better.
—Steven Aquino, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
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And while that’s not a reason to abandon AI tools, a recent study should remind programmers that even reliable versions of the technology are still prone to bouts of weirdness—like claiming knee X-rays can prove someone drinks beer or eats refried beans.Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 13 Dec. 2024
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The Geminids, which are bright and have a yellow hue, are considered one of the best and most reliable annual meteor showers, when at least 120 meteors are usually seen per hour during its peak, NASA says.Chandelis Duster, NPR, 12 Dec. 2024
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Dark chocolate has been extensively studied for its cardiometabolic health benefits, but findings have been inconsistent, spurring heated debates over whether this treat has pros that outweigh the cons.New Atlas, New Atlas, 7 Dec. 2024
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Joey Graziadei is getting candid about the pros and cons of his body transformation while competing on Dancing with the Stars.Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 4 Dec. 2024
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This is true of baking, and even more so of risotto.Anthony Lane, The New Yorker, 16 Dec. 2024
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This philosophy ensures that the brand remains true to its core values while continuously exploring future development opportunities.Fairchild Studio, WWD, 16 Dec. 2024
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Authorities launched a search for Cesar M. Hernandez Monday morning after the murder convict escaped from a prison van.Brian Day, USA TODAY, 4 Dec. 2024
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The graying convict sat slumped in a wheelchair — a far cry from the flamboyant woman who sometimes was mistaken for actress Elizabeth Taylor and who glided through rooms enveloped in the scent of gardenias, Kimes’ dad’s favorite scent.CNN.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 19 Nov. 2024
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Joe Buscaglia, Bills beat writer Rams survive Allen’s best ‘hero ball’ Throughout the first half, the Rams’ defense (and Buffalo’s game plan) made Allen look mortal.Tim Graham, The Athletic, 9 Dec. 2024
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Plus, all of the pup's best and (hilariously worst) moments on set.Lauren Huff, EW.com, 8 Dec. 2024
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Plot: Homer acquires Snake’s luxurious hair after the jailbird is sent to the electric chair.Joshua Kurp, Vulture, 4 Nov. 2024
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Movies Review: ‘Joker: Folie á Deux’ pairs two singing jailbirds but skimps on supervillainy Oct. 4, 2024 The movie was expected to fall short of the original’s impressive debut after generating only $7 million in Thursday previews.Christi Carras, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2024
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And then there’s Cousins, who is responsible for most of those turnovers.Josh Kendall, The Athletic, 9 Dec. 2024
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Before founding Hungry Jack’s, Cowin was responsible for bringing Kentucky Fried Chicken to Australia in 1969.Ernestine Siu, CNBC, 9 Dec. 2024
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Once inside the cabinets, think about other ways to keep wine glasses safe.Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 14 Dec. 2024
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Fire, emergency, and police services keep us safe and enable protection of our property.Marshall Shepherd, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
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“Trusty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trusty. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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