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

A couple dozen Kumamoto oysters, 20% off, and shipped fresh by the reputable folks at Fulton Street Fish Market (don’t mess around with sketchy online seafood delivery) will bring their subtle creaminess to my festivities this winter. —Wilder Davies, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Dec. 2025

Rather than scoring the cheapest suitcase at Amazon right now, you’ll be better served in the long term grabbing something from a reputable brand, like this Samsonite Freeform Large Checked Luggage. —Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 1 Dec. 2025

Prepare mushrooms safely and choose reputable vendors and sources to avoid side effects. —Heidi Moawad, Verywell Health, 1 Dec. 2025

And if the franchisor is reputable, the training provided for franchisees is invaluable. —Kevin Williams, CNBC, 30 Nov. 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