reputable

adjective

rep·​u·​ta·​ble ˈre-pyə-tə-bəl How to pronounce reputable (audio)
1
: enjoying good repute : held in esteem
2
: employed widely or sanctioned by good writers
reputability noun
reputably adverb

Examples of reputable in a Sentence

make sure you buy your used car from a reputable dealer
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As the cybersecurity landscape advances, staying informed through reputable threat intelligence sources and adopting adaptive security measures will be critical. Yaamini Barathi Mohan, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025 Instead, enter the health claim into a reputable search engine like Google and see what trusted sources have to say. Angshuman K. Kashyap, The Conversation, 16 May 2025 In 1908, the Swiss government split up the contract between Victorinox and Wenger, another company that continues to make reputable Swiss Army knives today. Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 7 May 2025 In brokering content partnerships with reputable third-parties, Yahoo Sports has been able to expand its editorial offerings outside of its typical syndication model. Sara Fischer, Axios, 6 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for reputable

Word History

First Known Use

1659, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of reputable was in 1659

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“Reputable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reputable. Accessed 23 May. 2025.

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reputable

adjective
rep·​u·​ta·​ble ˈrep-yət-ə-bəl How to pronounce reputable (audio)
: having a good reputation : respectable
reputability noun
reputably adverb

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