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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Install reputable scam-detection and cybersecurity tools to check suspicious links, messages or websites before engaging.
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Suzanne Wright, USA Today, 9 June 2026
For experienced DIYers, several reputable waterproofing systems offer online tutorials.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 6 June 2026
But pay close attention to the difference between how a reputable news organization acknowledges its mistakes—namely, by transparently correcting them—and how Trump or Musk reacts to being called out for getting something wrong.
—Adrienne Lafrance, The Atlantic, 1 June 2026
Reaching out to a reputable debt relief professional while the account is still in collections, rather than in court, gives you more time to find a resolution that protects your income.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 1 June 2026
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Suzanne Wright, USA Today, 9 June 2026
For experienced DIYers, several reputable waterproofing systems offer online tutorials.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 6 June 2026
But pay close attention to the difference between how a reputable news organization acknowledges its mistakes—namely, by transparently correcting them—and how Trump or Musk reacts to being called out for getting something wrong.
—Adrienne Lafrance, The Atlantic, 1 June 2026
Reaching out to a reputable debt relief professional while the account is still in collections, rather than in court, gives you more time to find a resolution that protects your income.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 1 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for reputable
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“Reputable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reputable. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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