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

reputability

ˌre-pyə-tə-ˈbi-lə-tē 

noun

reputably

ˈre-pyə-tə-blē 

adverb

Synonyms of reputable

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

Examples of reputable in a Sentence

make sure you buy your used car from a reputable dealer

Recent Examples on the Web

Getting on the water with a reputable operator helps ensure both a quality experience for you and the whales. —Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 22 Dec. 2025

Don't click on any links sent from unknown parties or visit any third-party sites that aren't reputable. —Jennifer Earl, CBS News, 19 Dec. 2025

Although such sand still is used in some factories along with protective breathing apparatus (or without it, in less reputable factories), many locations have now switched to garnet sand, which contains virtually no free silica. —New Atlas, 18 Dec. 2025

Most reputable inspectors follow the American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI) Standards of Practice, which outline minimum inspection elements and reporting requirements. —Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 18 Dec. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

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