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

• 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

For these reasons, a reputable company with ethical and safe sourcing is of utmost importance. —Essence, 29 Sep. 2025

The city encourages residents to have their gardens certified by reputable organizations like the Wildlife Federation and post signs verifying compliance with those organizations’ standards. —Charlotte Observer, 25 Sep. 2025

Newsweek was unable to find reputable studies that verified the exact figures Trump has recited. —Alexis Kayser, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Sep. 2025

The scenario was particularly favorable for an offense equipped with the Brotherly Shove and one of the most reputable offensive lines in the league. —Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 24 Sep. 2025

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