English / phrase
reliable source
MEANING IN ENGLISH
a dependable, verified, and trustworthy person, document, or institution that provides factual information
In context
01
Before printing the political leak, the senior editor confirmed the facts with a highly reliable source inside the ministry.
02
In an era of rampant misinformation, it is crucial to verify news updates through a reliable source.
Synonyms
Trustworthy source,credible informant,dependable reference
Antonyms
Unreliable source,dubious source,anonymous rumor
Collocations
Confirm with a reliable source,quote a reliable source,highly reliable source