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

• esteemed
• estimable
• name
• prestigious
• recognized
• reputed
• respectable
• respected

Examples of reputable in a Sentence

make sure you buy your used car from a reputable dealer

Recent Examples on the Web

Start developing an emergency action plan by using free online resources created by reputable nonprofits and humanitarian organizations. —Trevor Riggen, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024

The post details are consistent with an online meme generator, and there is no record of the post on Trump's Truth Social profile or in reputable media reports. —Chris Mueller, USA TODAY, 1 Nov. 2024

And check other reputable sources for additional information about elections nationwide. —Barbara Rodriguez, Terri Rupar, Them, 31 Oct. 2024

There are plenty of reputable online databases available to the public to search for safer personal care products, such as SkinSafeProducts.com, developed by allergists and dermatologists with the Mayo Clinic, and Skin Deep from the EWG, Bloom said. —Madeline Holcombe, CNN, 29 Oct. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1659, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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