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

Based on our research, Olive is the most reputable car warranty company. — Emily Mercer, USA Today, 22 July 2026

Most reputable shops will recommend returning after about 50 miles to recheck wheel torque. — John Paul Senior Manager Public Affairs and Traffic Safety Aaa Northeast, Hartford Courant, 18 July 2026

Each is inspired by a reputable prior guest and comes with private airport transfers, butler service, and a Champagne welcome. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 July 2026

Or, sometimes, the company is secretly an international blackmail ring posing as a reputable company. — Erin Qualey, Vulture, 15 July 2026

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