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adjective

ˈtrə-stē How to pronounce trusty (audio)
Definition of trustynext
as in reliable
worthy of one's trust movie cowboys always get on their trusty horses and ride off into the sunset

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trusty

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noun

as in con

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Recent Examples of trusty
Adjective
Your trusty beach towel is a magnet for sunscreen, chlorine, sand, and extra moisture—all of which can build up within fibers over time. — Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 20 Aug. 2026 More Kitchen Finds to Consider Complete your fall kitchen with a few more of these trusty essentials. — Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Aug. 2026
Noun
But after all that use, your trusty set of microfiber cloths may lose their cleaning power. — Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 19 Feb. 2026 Hermès is trending on TikTok, as the trusty Birkin continues to establish itself as a cultural juggernaut. — Lucy Maguire, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for trusty
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trusty
  1. reliable
  2. con
  3. good
  4. convict
  5. true
  6. jailbird
  7. responsible
  8. safe
Adjective
  • The benefit of that consolidation has been reliable supply, standardized products and potentially lower labor costs, said Zagor.
    — Brandon Gomez, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Launch virtual cardiology rounds and post-discharge follow-up at rural hospitals without reliable on-site cardiology access, with capacity for expansion beyond the pilot.
    — Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, Arkansas Online, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of reliable
Noun
  • Materials, pros, cons and best uses Our editors independently choose our recommendations.
    — Jason Rueger, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Objectively speaking, hand-washing high-end cookware is more of a given than a con.
    — Emily Farris, Bon Appetit Magazine, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of con
Adjective
  • Best Amazon End-of-Season Patio Furniture Deals The end-of-season patio furniture deals at Amazon are too good to pass up.
    — Maria Conti, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Grichuk put a good swing on a slider while flying out to left field.
    — LaMond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of good
Noun
  • Back in April 2025, the country singer guest starred on CBS’ Fire Country, playing a healthcare worker and former convict.
    — Brenton Blanchet, PEOPLE, 27 Aug. 2026
  • The show, which follows an ex-convict who seeks revenge on the lawyer who represented him, stars Javier Bardem, Amy Adams and Patrick Wilson, and is produced by Martin Scorsese and Steven Spielberg.
    — Leigh Nordstrom, Footwear News, 30 July 2026
Definition of convict
Adjective
  • The true main event will pit top AEW star Mercedes Mone against Willow Nightingale in yet another women’s world title match that will not go on last.
    — Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Unlocking the true nature of dark energy and dark matter could help astronomers understand what the universe is made of, how its expansion has changed over time, and if there is more to understanding gravity than meets the eye.
    — Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of true
Noun
  • But these jailbirds aren’t using their own fingers to fire off missives or create clones.
    — Andrew Zucker, HollywoodReporter, 13 Feb. 2026
  • And these seven crooked cops are just the tip of the MSP jailbird iceberg.
    — Howie Carr, Boston Herald, 17 Jan. 2026
Definition of jailbird
Adjective
  • There is the muddled terrorist plot, the corrupt politician, the love interest who looks thirty to fifty years Breen’s junior; in fact, there are arguably two of them, and at least one is responsible for the betrayal .
    — Becca Rothfeld, New Yorker, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Parents who provide their kid a chance to build something real and to be responsible for, even something as small as a bin and a $10 rate, are giving them practice most people don't get until much later, if ever.
    — Sarah Hernholm, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of responsible
Adjective
  • Bi is safe, and Naheim, Bryan, Jeffrey, and Joseph all line up for judgment.
    — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Both crude oil and natural gas futures moved lower on Wednesday on expectations for Iran and Oman to strike a deal to secure safe transit through the Strait of Hormuz.
    — Jenni Reid, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of safe

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“Trusty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trusty. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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