reputable
adjective
rep·u·ta·ble
ˈre-pyə-tə-bəl 
1
: enjoying good repute : held in esteem
a reputable source/company/brand
2
dated
: employed widely or sanctioned by good writers
Examples of reputable in a Sentence
make sure you buy your used car from a reputable dealer
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Buy from reputable brands that do third-party testing.
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Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 7 May 2026
Take a good reputable brand, store as advised on the label, and use within expiry limits.
—Ayesha Gulzar, Verywell Health, 6 May 2026
Alternatively, a reputable precious metals dealer with a strong Better Business Bureau rating and recognition from organizations such as the American Numismatic Association (ANA) or the Professional Numismatists Guild (PNG) is one of the best ways to buy physical silver.
—Amy Deyoung, USA Today, 4 May 2026
Allen grew up in a middle-class, suburban part of Torrance, one of four siblings who would each go on to study at reputable universities.
—Connor Sheets, Los Angeles Times, 3 May 2026
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Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 7 May 2026
Take a good reputable brand, store as advised on the label, and use within expiry limits.
—Ayesha Gulzar, Verywell Health, 6 May 2026
Alternatively, a reputable precious metals dealer with a strong Better Business Bureau rating and recognition from organizations such as the American Numismatic Association (ANA) or the Professional Numismatists Guild (PNG) is one of the best ways to buy physical silver.
—Amy Deyoung, USA Today, 4 May 2026
Allen grew up in a middle-class, suburban part of Torrance, one of four siblings who would each go on to study at reputable universities.
—Connor Sheets, Los Angeles Times, 3 May 2026
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“Reputable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reputable. Accessed 9 May. 2026.
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