reputable

adjective

rep·​u·​ta·​ble ˈre-pyə-tə-bəl How to pronounce reputable (audio)
1
: enjoying good repute : held in esteem
2
: 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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Although the post does reference reputable sources like Gartner and McKinsey, neither of these reports appears to support the competitive edge claim. Bruce Weinstein, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024 Avoid all the nonsense and head straight to a reputable fact-checking site, including the Associated Press AP Fact Check, FactCheck.org, Politifact, USA Today’s fact-checking pages and election fact-checking site. Jennifer Jolly, USA TODAY, 6 Nov. 2024 Established manufacturer: Look for a reputable manufacturer with a history of quality control and transparency. Elizabeth Barnes, Verywell Health, 5 Nov. 2024 The intelligence agencies encouraged voters to seek information about voting practices from reputable sources. Rebecca Beitsch, The Hill, 5 Nov. 2024 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 4 Dec. 2024.

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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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