reputable

adjective

rep·​u·​ta·​ble ˈre-pyə-tə-bəl 

1

: enjoying good repute : held in esteem

2

: employed widely or sanctioned by good writers

reputability

ˌre-pyə-tə-ˈbi-lə-tē 

noun

reputably

ˈre-pyə-tə-blē 

adverb

Synonyms

• 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

Following on from case leaks last week, this week saw the reputable Digital Chat Station share details on the potential for a larger screen. —Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 4 July 2025

Consider using a reputable password manager to create and store complex passwords without the headache of remembering them all. —Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 4 July 2025

The report emphasized the importance of acquiring a dog from a reputable breeder who conducts genetic health testing on the parents and screens for health conditions before selling the puppies. —Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 July 2025

Other safety tips for fireworks to keep you out of the hospital Save yourself and others a trip to the emergency room this Fourth of July by keeping the following fireworks safety tips in mind: When buying fireworks: Purchase fireworks from a reputable dealer. —John Tufts, IndyStar, 2 July 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