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
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make sure you buy your used car from a reputable dealer
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Margaret Talbot, New Yorker, 26 Jan. 2026
If nothing is offered, consider signing up for a reputable identity theft protection service on your own.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 23 Jan. 2026
While work by Stabell Benn's team has been published in reputable scientific journals, their statistical work has been questioned.
—Gabrielle Emanuel, NPR, 22 Jan. 2026
Comparing prices across reputable dealers and understanding how premiums affect your total cost, though, is essential.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 21 Jan. 2026
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“Reputable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reputable. Accessed 3 Feb. 2026.
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