as in reliable
worthy of one's trust
seeking a dependable person to look after their summer home in the off-season
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Examples 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 dependable
Certainly possible Brandon Carlo The 27-year-old has settled in as a dependable defensive defenseman and penalty killer.
—
Fluto Shinzawa, The Athletic, 21 Nov. 2024
In the past half-decade, the formerly independent artist's growth into a dependable Warner Music Group hitmaker has, with each release, depended less on his cultural ties to his Texas roots and Western culture.
—Marcus K. Dowling, USA TODAY, 20 Nov. 2024
Box is a dependable cloud storage and file-sharing service focused more on the former than the latter.
—PCMAG, 11 Nov. 2024
Not that long ago, dependable Big Bear accommodation options were limited to cabin rentals, but a few hotels have opened recently and with reasonable rates.
—Chelsee Lowe, Travel + Leisure, 2 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for dependable 
Fluto Shinzawa, The Athletic, 21 Nov. 2024
In the past half-decade, the formerly independent artist's growth into a dependable Warner Music Group hitmaker has, with each release, depended less on his cultural ties to his Texas roots and Western culture.
—Marcus K. Dowling, USA TODAY, 20 Nov. 2024
Box is a dependable cloud storage and file-sharing service focused more on the former than the latter.
—PCMAG, 11 Nov. 2024
Not that long ago, dependable Big Bear accommodation options were limited to cabin rentals, but a few hotels have opened recently and with reasonable rates.
—Chelsee Lowe, Travel + Leisure, 2 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for dependable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dependable
Adjective
-
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
-
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
Adjective
-
Before founding Hungry Jack’s, Cowin was responsible for bringing Kentucky Fried Chicken to Australia in 1969.Ernestine Siu, CNBC, 9 Dec. 2024
-
And then there’s Cousins, who is responsible for most of those turnovers.Josh Kendall, The Athletic, 9 Dec. 2024
Adjective
-
This is the very edge of California’s dairy country—and so far, the cows here are safe.Simon Hill, WIRED, 14 Dec. 2024
-
Once inside the cabinets, think about other ways to keep wine glasses safe.Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 14 Dec. 2024
Adjective
-
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
-
Often, leaders have really good intentions to be inclusive, but obstacles or barriers get in the way.Julie Kratz, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
Thesaurus Entries Near dependable
Cite this Entry
“Dependable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dependable. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share