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

That claim is not established anywhere in reputable science, medicine, or public health literature. —Timothy Vermillion, New York Daily News, 3 Feb. 2026

Using a reputable data removal service can help locate and remove your information from these sites. —Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 3 Feb. 2026

Some of the most reputable sites are Drive Tanks and GovPlanet, who sell tanks, Humvees, APCs and other military wares. —Keenan Thompson, Freep.com, 31 Jan. 2026

Even one of the more reputable internet weather personalities, Ryan Hall, whose YouTube channel staffs a team of meteorologists, and who has more than three million subscribers, often opts for flashy graphics and deceptive provocations to increase engagement. —Brady Brickner-Wood, New Yorker, 28 Jan. 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