reputable

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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

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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

Check the product and its packaging for the certification mark, and purchase appliances from reputable retailers. — Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 29 Oct. 2026

And if any of the peptides actually showed promise of efficacy, reputable pharmaceutical companies will have less incentive to follow up with thorough clinical trials if the peptide is already widely available. — Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 28 Oct. 2026

Buy from reputable sellers and verify the phone Be especially careful with unusually cheap smartphones advertised as premium models. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2026

Both are still coming, and the more surprising news comes in the shape of DICE and Respawn teaming up for a totally new project, believed to be Star Wars Battlefront 3 after days of strong rumors from a number of reputable sources. — Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 22 Oct. 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