reputable

adjective

rep·​u·​ta·​ble ˈre-pyə-tə-bəl How to pronounce reputable (audio)
Synonyms of reputablenext
1
: enjoying good repute : held in esteem
a reputable source/company/brand
2
dated : employed widely or sanctioned by good writers
reputability noun
reputably adverb

Examples of reputable in a Sentence

make sure you buy your used car from a reputable dealer
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Contracting with a reputable Medicare brokerage to offer one-on-one consultations to your retiring employees costs your company nothing and delivers significant value. Sylvia Gordon, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026 Most reputable companies offer warranties covering both the product and the installation, which can be a crucial factor in your decision. Alora Bopray, USA Today, 17 June 2026 Dixon also pointed out a reputable provider will not rush patients in that way. Janice Neumann, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2026 For experienced DIYers, several reputable waterproofing systems offer online tutorials. Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 6 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for reputable

Word History

First Known Use

1659, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of reputable was in 1659

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“Reputable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reputable. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.

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reputable

adjective
rep·​u·​ta·​ble ˈrep-yət-ə-bəl How to pronounce reputable (audio)
: having a good reputation : respectable
reputability noun
reputably adverb

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