Reliable
Reliable adjective - Worthy of one's trust.
Significant and reliable are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Significant" instead an adjective "Reliable".
Significant
Significant adjective - Clearly conveying a special meaning (as one's mood).
Reliable and significant are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Reliable" instead an adjective "Significant".
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
- It takes months or years to travel any significant distance even with (almost) reliable FTL travel.
Source: Reality Ensues / Tabletop Games -
In addition, his melee attack received a significant boost in damage and range, giving him a reliable means of damage.
Source: Video Game / Broforce - In the Wing Commander novel End Run, the death of a turret gunner in a damaged bomber that Kevin "Lonewolf" Tolwyn (nephew of the admiral) was supposed to escort back to the Tarawa was a significant contributor to Tolwyn's Character Development from a wild hotshot to a reliable "team player".
Source: Guy in Back
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