trustworthy
adjective
trust·wor·thy
ˈtrəst-ˌwər-t͟hē 
: worthy of confidence : dependable
a trustworthy guide
trustworthy information
trustworthiness
noun
Synonyms
Examples of trustworthy in a Sentence
a trustworthy bodyguard who would never blab to the tabloids
Recent Examples on the Web
Its key finding: The perfect ally is highly trustworthy but has little influence over the movement.
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Bynick Rockel, Fortune, 12 Apr. 2024
His production and trustworthy hands helped the Chiefs and star quarterback Patrick Mahomes win the Super Bowl in February – the team’s third NFL championship in the past five years.
—Sara Smart, CNN, 10 Apr. 2024
For instance, if your IP address has a track record of low spam complaints or bounce rates, then that will make your message sending IP more trustworthy.
—Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 5 Apr. 2024
This could be mitigated if enforcement were in the hands of a trustworthy, neutral body that, like Ofcom, is independent.
—David Kaye, Foreign Affairs, 21 Mar. 2024
Moreover, any trustworthy essay writing site has a clear disclaimer and a terms/conditions page that outlines the terms of use.
—Sponsored Content, The Mercury News, 18 Mar. 2024
In business, people’s employers were seen as more trustworthy than other business leaders.
—Jacob Turcotte, The Christian Science Monitor, 15 Mar. 2024
According to one survey, 87% of analytics and IT leaders said advances in AI make data management a high priority; 92% said the need for trustworthy data is higher than ever.
—Kevin Campbell, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024
While all of these candidates have their own strengths and drawbacks, one thing is clear: Ultimately, no matter who is selected, their #1 priority will be to fortify the weakened safety culture and reassure airline customers, regulators, and the flying public that Boeing is once again trustworthy.
—Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 27 Mar. 2024
Bynick Rockel, Fortune, 12 Apr. 2024
His production and trustworthy hands helped the Chiefs and star quarterback Patrick Mahomes win the Super Bowl in February – the team’s third NFL championship in the past five years.
—Sara Smart, CNN, 10 Apr. 2024
For instance, if your IP address has a track record of low spam complaints or bounce rates, then that will make your message sending IP more trustworthy.
—Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 5 Apr. 2024
This could be mitigated if enforcement were in the hands of a trustworthy, neutral body that, like Ofcom, is independent.
—David Kaye, Foreign Affairs, 21 Mar. 2024
Moreover, any trustworthy essay writing site has a clear disclaimer and a terms/conditions page that outlines the terms of use.
—Sponsored Content, The Mercury News, 18 Mar. 2024
In business, people’s employers were seen as more trustworthy than other business leaders.
—Jacob Turcotte, The Christian Science Monitor, 15 Mar. 2024
According to one survey, 87% of analytics and IT leaders said advances in AI make data management a high priority; 92% said the need for trustworthy data is higher than ever.
—Kevin Campbell, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024
While all of these candidates have their own strengths and drawbacks, one thing is clear: Ultimately, no matter who is selected, their #1 priority will be to fortify the weakened safety culture and reassure airline customers, regulators, and the flying public that Boeing is once again trustworthy.
—Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 27 Mar. 2024
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“Trustworthy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/trustworthy. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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trustworthy
adjective
trust·wor·thy
ˈtrəst-ˌwər-t͟hē
: deserving confidence : dependable
trustworthy information
a trustworthy babysitter
trustworthiness
noun
-t͟hē-nəs
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