reputable

1 of 2

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

To avoid getting scammed by a bad actor posing as a counselor, stick to reputable nonprofits and watch for red flags like upfront fees, guarantees to erase your debt or advice to stop talking to your creditors. — Andreina Rodriguez, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2026

Likewise, reputable studies also find some degree of dopamine response to video games, milkshakes and even music. — Jonathan Caulkins, The Conversation, 9 Sep. 2026

The same is true of basically any reputable tool that a layperson would use for research; even Wikipedia includes citations. — Francesca Mancino, New Yorker, 8 Sep. 2026

However, there’s a tight edit of reputable retailers and even third-party resellers that specialize in real, clean, and unworn pairs of Michael Jordan’s trademark shoes. — Rudie Obias, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 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