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

Enrolling in a reputable identity theft protection service adds another layer of security by monitoring your credit and alerting you to suspicious activity. —Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 8 Nov. 2025

Andrew Bean, a researcher at the Oxford Internet Institute and another lead author of the study, concurred that even reputable benchmarks are too often blindly trusted and deserve more scrutiny. —Jared Perlo, NBC news, 6 Nov. 2025

Strengthen your financial profile Before issuing you a loan, a reputable lender will want some indication of how well your business is performing. —Danielle Higley, CNBC, 31 Oct. 2025

From digital imaging to micro-incision tools and refined anesthesia protocols, reputable clinics are set up for predictable, comfortable care. —Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 22 Oct. 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