reputable

adjective

ˈre-pyə-tə-bəl How to pronounce reputable (audio)
Definition of reputablenext
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 To avoid getting scammed by a bad actor posing as a counselor, stick to reputable nonprofits and watch for red flags like upfront fees, guarantees to erase your debt or advice to stop talking to your creditors. — Andreina Rodriguez, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2026 Likewise, reputable studies also find some degree of dopamine response to video games, milkshakes and even music. — Jonathan Caulkins, The Conversation, 9 Sep. 2026 The same is true of basically any reputable tool that a layperson would use for research; even Wikipedia includes citations. — Francesca Mancino, New Yorker, 8 Sep. 2026 However, there’s a tight edit of reputable retailers and even third-party resellers that specialize in real, clean, and unworn pairs of Michael Jordan’s trademark shoes. — Rudie Obias, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for reputable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reputable
  1. respected
  2. respectable
  3. prestigious
  4. reputed
  5. esteemed
  6. renowned
Adjective
  • Tabor, a highly respected coach around the league, cracks down on his special teams players frequently.
    — Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Safeguarding privacy and common-sense boundaries Schools work best when students feel safe, respected and comfortable.
    — Joe Fleckenstein, Baltimore Sun, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of respected
Adjective
  • Nothing terribly exciting is happening inside this three-bedroom, but there’s lots of light and a respectable amount of space, and the beach is just a few minutes away.
    — Nora Deligter, Curbed, 2 Oct. 2026
  • So there’s not that much to happen in the last two-thirds of the drama than for your ribs to be constantly nudged with the idea of how easily the most respectable citizens among us will give in to modest proposals and, indeed, murder.
    — Chris Willman, Variety, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of respectable
Adjective
  • Coming from the prestigious Royal Shakespeare Company, Patrick has the most mellifluous tones, regal and elegant.
    — Kyle Maclachlan, HollywoodReporter, 29 Sep. 2026
  • The Cuban National Ballet, founded in the 1940s by revered ballerina Alicia Alonso and her husband Fernando Alonso, is considered one of the world’s most prestigious companies.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of prestigious
Adjective
  • Joseph Weiss was charged in 2023 with lying to federal investigators about his brother’s reputed mob ties, including his previous contacts with Schweihs and Dominic.
    — Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Anderson, Davis’ nephew and a reputed Crip, was involved, according to police.
    — Sasha Pezenik, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of reputed
Adjective
  • No highly esteemed deed is commemorated here… nothing valued is here.
    — Danielle Pergament, Allure, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Currently, Buchanan is building an institutionally esteemed board to guide the recipient selection process.
    — Joe Bobowicz, Vogue, 26 Sep. 2026
Definition of esteemed
Adjective
  • Prestonfield House is one of the city's most renowned five-star hotels, with a location within walking distance of all the key sights—and all the bustle of the Fringe's top venues—while feeling like a world away.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Sep. 2026
  • In Los Angeles, the contemporary art collector and founder of Taschen Books—the renowned global publisher of coffee table art and design books—owns the spaceship-like Chemosphere in the Hollywood Hills, crafted by John Lautner in 1960.
    — Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of renowned

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“Reputable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reputable. Accessed 5 Oct. 2026.

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