Synonyms for reliable
rɪˈlaɪ ə bəlre·li·able

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1. reliableadjective

   Synonyms:
   secure

   Antonyms:
   unreliable

2. reliableadjective

   Suitable or fit to be relied on; worthy of dependence or reliance; trustworthy

   the old reliables

   Synonyms:
   secure

   Antonyms:
   unreliable

3. reliableadjective

   Such that either a sent packet will reach its destination, even if it requires retransmission, or the sender will be told that it didn't

   Synonyms:
   secure

   Antonyms:
   unreliable

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1. reliable

   The word reliable has been sharply challenged, but seems to have established its place in the language. The objection to its use on the ground that the suffix -able can not properly be added to an intransitive verb is answered by the citation of such words as "available," "conversable," "laughable," and the like, while, in the matter of usage, reliable has the authority of Coleridge, Martineau, Mill, Irving, Newman, Gladstone, and others of the foremost of recent English writers. The objection to the application of reliable to persons is not sustained by the use of the verb "rely," which is applied to persons in the authorized version of the Scriptures, in the writings of Shakespeare and Bacon, and in the usage of good speakers and writers. Trusty and trustworthy refer to inherent qualities of a high order, trustworthy being especially applied to persons, and denoting moral integrity and truthfulness; we speak of a trusty sword, a trusty servant; we say the man is thoroughly trustworthy. Reliable is inferior in meaning, denoting merely the possession of such qualities as are needed for safe reliance; as, a reliable pledge; reliable information. A man is said to be reliable with reference not only to moral qualities, but to judgment, knowledge, skill, habit, or perhaps pecuniary ability; a thoroughly trustworthy person might not be reliable as a witness on account of unconscious sympathy, or as a security by reason of insufficient means. A reliable messenger is one who may be depended on to do his errand correctly and promptly; a trusty or trustworthy messenger is one who may be admitted to knowledge of the views and purposes of those who employ him, and who will be faithful beyond the mere letter of his commission. We can speak of a railroad-train as reliable when it can be depended on to arrive on time; but to speak of a reliable friend would be cold, and to speak of a warrior girding on his reliable sword would be ludicrous.

   Synonyms:
   trustworthy, trusty

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1. reliable, dependableadjective

   worthy of reliance or trust

   "a reliable source of information"; "a dependable worker"

   Synonyms:
   rock-steady, dependable, true(p), safe, good, steady-going, honest, authentic, secure

   Antonyms:
   unsound, untrustworthy, untrusty, temperamental, unreliable, uncertain, undependable, erratic

2. dependable, honest, reliable, true(p)adjective

   worthy of being depended on

   "a dependable worker"; "an honest working stiff"; "a reliable sourcSFLe of information"; "he was true to his word"; "I would be true for there are those who trust me"

   Antonyms:
   unreliable, erratic, undependable, untrustworthy, uncertain, temperamental, untrusty, unsound

3. authentic, reliableadjective

   conforming to fact and therefore worthy of belief

   "an authentic account by an eyewitness"; "reliable information"

   Synonyms:
   dependable, true(p), veritable, unquestionable, honest, bona fide, authentic

   Antonyms:
   untrustworthy, temperamental, untrusty, uncertain, erratic, undependable, unreliable, unsound

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1. faith conviction reliance

   Submitted by rinat on September 10, 2019  

2. barnstablenoun

   an obsolete word describing a person in authority believed to be serious, responsible, someone you could count on to make good decisions, reliable. coming from a stable boy or stable hand on a horse farm, a horse barn, evolving to a person you could count on to be very good at his job.

   in reply to a question regarding whether a new farm or horse manager was seasoned, someone who knew the job, was honest, important, valued, highly capable, who had "stable sense." he or she was "barnstable."

   Submitted by jcamera on December 3, 2024  

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1. reliableadjective

   Synonyms:
   [Modern.] trustworthy, trusty, to be relied on, to be depended on, worthy of credit

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1. reliableadjective

   Synonyms:
   trustworthy, trusty, dependable

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1. List of paraphrases for "reliable":

   credible, dependable, trustworthy, trusted, reliably, reliability, authoritative, accurate, sound, unreliable, secure, solid, safe, robust, reputable, predictable, viable

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How to use reliable in a sentence?

1. Michael Whatley:

   We saw in 2018 a pretty big drop off in Republican turnout with President Trump not being on the ticket and we had phenomenal turnout in 2020. So, we just need to make sure that we can convert those President Trump voters into reliable voters.

2. Brandon Perez:

   Cars are so reliable now, and more durable.

3. Linda Thomas-Greenfield:

   Nuclear facilities cannot become part of this conflict, reliable electricity is vital for the nuclear facility, as are back-up diesel generators and fuel. Safe transit corridors must be maintained. Russia must halt any further use of force that might put at further risk all 15 operable reactors across Ukraine – or interfere with Ukraine’s ability to maintain the safety and security of its 37 nuclear facilities and their surrounding populations.

4. Ted Cruz:

   It is imperative that the data gathered in the census is reliable, given the wide-ranging impacts it will have on U.S. policy.

5. The US diplomat:

   I think many countries' faith in the US as a reliable partner have been shaken by the damage President Donald Trump has done, not just to The US diplomat democracy and institutions, but to multilateral institutions as well, president Donald Trump still has two months in which President Donald Trump can inflict damage( even if temporary). And the reluctance to admit defeat and start a peaceful transfer of power is being noted with dismay by democratic allies and with barely concealed glee by countries like Russia, China, and Turkey.