reputable

1 of 2

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

reputability

ˌre-pyə-tə-ˈbi-lə-tē 

noun

reputably

ˈre-pyə-tə-blē 

adverb

reputability

2 of 2

noun

rep·​u·​ta·​bil·​i·​ty ˌrepyətəˈbilətē 

-pyətə-, 

-lətē, 

-i, 

chiefly in substandard speech -pə-

: the quality or state of being reputable

conspicuous consumption … is a means of reputability to the gentleman of leisure

—Thorstein Veblen

Synonyms of reputable

Adjective

• respected
• respectable
• prestigious
• reputed
• esteemed
• renowned

Examples of reputable in a Sentence

Adjective

make sure you buy your used car from a reputable dealer

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

But providers like American Home Shield, Liberty Home Guard and First American Home Warranty are also reputable options. — Alora Bopray, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026

Lynda Albertson, an art-crime analyst, said the works are instantly recognizable, impeding any effort to sell them through reputable channels. — ABC News, 16 Aug. 2026

Lynda Albertson, an art crime analyst, said the works are instantly recognizable, impeding any effort to sell them through reputable channels. — Colleen Barry, Los Angeles Times, 16 Aug. 2026

Take the device to a reputable electronics recycling program. — Jesse Watson , Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 14 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1659, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for reputable

• disreputable

Kids Definition

reputable

adjective

rep·​u·​ta·​ble ˈrep-yət-ə-bəl 

: having a good reputation : respectable

reputability

ˌrep-yət-ə-ˈbil-ət-ē 

noun

reputably

ˈrep-yət-ə-blē 

adverb