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

At reputable programs, CDL training is not a weekend seminar. —Samantha Greenberg, Hartford Courant, 7 Apr. 2026

But other reputable organizations — including nonprofit health advocacy groups and the US Department of Health and Human Services — also contributed. —Deidre McPhillips, CNN Money, 3 Apr. 2026

For those not yet facing a lawsuit but struggling with mounting balances, working with a reputable debt relief company can be a smart move. —Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026

For example, that can mean a fact-check from a reputable media outlet, a statement from a public figure, or a social media post from a misinformation expert. —ABC News, 1 Apr. 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