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

This source of damage is easily avoided by purchasing manure and hay from a reputable source and asking if the source material was treated with aminopyralid. —Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 29 May 2026

At the same time, reputable coverage is becoming even more valuable, as brands in every space look to build authority and visibility in AI search results through generative engine optimization. —Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026

In the series, Maslany’s Paula, a fact-checker for a reputable news organization, can count her simple pleasures on one hand, squeezed by her demanding boss, equally demanding ex-husband and PTA responsibilities. —Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 24 May 2026

While attracting a large following, the book also attracted some reputable scientific scholars who scoffed at its findings. —Joe Rao, Space.com, 18 May 2026

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