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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of dependability
These upgrades improve dependability in critical systems such as propulsion and aircraft launch operations, both essential for sustained carrier missions.
—
Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 30 Apr. 2026
His rise on draft boards reflects both production and dependability.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2026
Editors look to Chick-fil-A as the ultimate stop for speed and dependability.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 24 Apr. 2026
Lexus may make the most reliable luxury SUVs, but dependability isn't the determining purchasing factor for every new car buyer.
—Charles Singh, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
And in a city that changes as quickly as Charlotte, dependability starts to feel like heritage.
—Timothy Depeugh, Charlotte Observer, 8 Apr. 2026
If his form has wavered, then so has a more literal kind of dependability.
—Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2026
For the most part, the interior and deck teams gave us a master class in dependability, working in perfect harmony to overcome the obstacles presented by the nastiest guests possible.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 10 Feb. 2026
Clark is a steady presence, but the Bruins have had to navigate the Big Ten without his shooting streaks, defense and dependability.
—Aaron Heisen, Daily News, 27 Jan. 2026
Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 30 Apr. 2026
His rise on draft boards reflects both production and dependability.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2026
Editors look to Chick-fil-A as the ultimate stop for speed and dependability.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 24 Apr. 2026
Lexus may make the most reliable luxury SUVs, but dependability isn't the determining purchasing factor for every new car buyer.
—Charles Singh, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
And in a city that changes as quickly as Charlotte, dependability starts to feel like heritage.
—Timothy Depeugh, Charlotte Observer, 8 Apr. 2026
If his form has wavered, then so has a more literal kind of dependability.
—Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2026
For the most part, the interior and deck teams gave us a master class in dependability, working in perfect harmony to overcome the obstacles presented by the nastiest guests possible.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 10 Feb. 2026
Clark is a steady presence, but the Bruins have had to navigate the Big Ten without his shooting streaks, defense and dependability.
—Aaron Heisen, Daily News, 27 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dependability
reliability
Noun
-
Even with stronger performance on knowledge benchmarks, reliability remains a concern for DeepSeek’s latest models.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Apr. 2026
-
The reliability of new Ford vehicles has come into question in recent months after major recalls have impacted a wide range of popular models.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Dependability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dependability. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
