as in reliability
worthiness as the recipient of another's trust or confidence
her dependability as a friend, in good times and bad, is legendary
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Recent Examples of dependability
The centre comes at a time when consumer expectations are increasingly shaped by concerns over battery safety and the dependability of intelligent systems, including advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS).
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Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 13 Dec. 2025
In my personal opinion, Sara Lee pound cake’s best quality has to be its dependability.
—Taylor Tobin, Southern Living, 12 Nov. 2025
The result is a service designed for performance, uptime and professional-grade dependability.
—Roxanne Downer, USA Today, 10 Nov. 2025
Banda’s dependability has slipped in the postseason.
—Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 29 Oct. 2025
The dependability that comes with Merrell’s high-performing outdoor wear is merged with Gore-Tex’s gold standard of waterproofness in this simple yet powerful hiking boot, that‘s become my go-to for the last few years.
—Rachel Chang, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Oct. 2025
But his bounce-back moment served as a reminder of his dependability and resilience as a young playmaker.
—Charlotte Observer, 12 Oct. 2025
The key for platforms will be to find the right balance, combining the dependability of film libraries with the cultural heat of live events.
—Alejandro Rojas, HollywoodReporter, 10 Oct. 2025
Ruggedness, dependability, and handiness define a lot of outdoor archetypes, from the ski patroller to the river guide to the park ranger.
—Outside Online, 8 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dependability
reliability
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The goal is to validate performance, safety, and reliability in real-world driving conditions ahead of commercial launch.—
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The company prides itself on its low prices, reliability, convenience, and superior customer service, according to its website.—
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“Dependability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dependability. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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