as in respected
having a good reputation especially in a field of knowledge
make sure you buy your used car from a reputable dealer
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Recent Examples of reputable
Check for seals from reputable organizations such as NSF International, USP (United States Pharmacopeia), or ConsumerLab.
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Kirstyn Hill, Health, 6 Oct. 2025
Bitcoin is up about 25% this year, rising as more Wall Street institutions embrace the cryptocurrency and global investors begin to view it as a reputable portfolio allocation and not just a quick trading vehicle.
—Fred Imbert, CNBC, 1 Oct. 2025
Finally de-clutter your cabinets and fridge with the help of handy containers from reputable brands like Rubbermaid and Oxo.
—Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Oct. 2025
Advertisement For the safest results, Rich advises getting your gel manicure at a reputable, licensed salon.
—Holly Burns, Time, 30 Sep. 2025
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Kirstyn Hill, Health, 6 Oct. 2025
Bitcoin is up about 25% this year, rising as more Wall Street institutions embrace the cryptocurrency and global investors begin to view it as a reputable portfolio allocation and not just a quick trading vehicle.
—Fred Imbert, CNBC, 1 Oct. 2025
Finally de-clutter your cabinets and fridge with the help of handy containers from reputable brands like Rubbermaid and Oxo.
—Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Oct. 2025
Advertisement For the safest results, Rich advises getting your gel manicure at a reputable, licensed salon.
—Holly Burns, Time, 30 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reputable
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Why the Longhorns’ offense is struggling How is this the offense that Sarkisian, one of the most respected offensive minds in the sport, has produced in his fifth year on the job after multiple top-10 recruiting classes?—
Sam Khan Jr,
New York Times,
19 Oct. 2025
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With its activities spanning production, distribution and publishing, under the banners of Capricci Production, Capricci Films, the Sofilm magazine brand and Capricci Éditions, the Capricci Group is a respected player in France’s arthouse and indie cinema film scene.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
17 Oct. 2025
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There are a lot of very respectable academics that have done a lot of really amazing work in Black Studies and Africana Studies.—
Fiction Non Fiction,
Literary Hub,
23 Oct. 2025
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As for the rest, Derby rallied to finish a remarkable third (eventually losing to Queens Park Rangers in the play-off final), while Middlesbrough (12th), Bolton (14th) and Wednesday (16th) claimed a respectable mid-table berth.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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Frascati, a town in the region, is renowned for its award-winning white wines, especially the prestigious DOC and DOCG Superior bottles.—
Fulvio De Bonis,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Oct. 2025
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Another possibility is that King Charles could remove his brother's role as a knight of the prestigious Order of the Garter, per The Times.—
Stephanie Petit,
PEOPLE,
17 Oct. 2025
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The reputed leader of Chicago’s Wicked Town gang faction and one of his top lieutenants pleaded guilty Tuesday to racketeering conspiracy involving a string of murders, shootings and robberies in exchange for reduced sentences.—
Jason Meisner,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Sep. 2025
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This morning’s must reads L.A.’s Rollin’ 60s Crips: The rise of a notorious gang and its reputed boss ‘Big U.’ The Rollin’ 60s Neighborhood Crips have a reputation for violence, sometimes even against fellow members.—
Ryan Fonseca,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2025
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Over 17 nights, travelers are whisked by private jet across seven exquisite destinations to stay in the world’s most esteemed independent hotels and resorts.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
21 Oct. 2025
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At a panel discussion at Carnegie Hall in 1999, Dohnányi got into a minor fracas with his esteemed colleague Pierre Boulez over the distinctive tone of French bassoons.—
Alex Ross,
New Yorker,
21 Oct. 2025
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Among the timepieces soon to be up for sale is a one-of-a-kind timepiece Coppola designed alongside renowned watchmaker François-Paul Journe.—
Jack Smart,
PEOPLE,
24 Oct. 2025
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The raid shocked the nation and spurred questions about how one of the world’s most renowned museums could be robbed in broad daylight.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Reputable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reputable. Accessed 25 Oct. 2025.
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