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

Hailing from the reputable Samsonite brand, known for making its bags virtually indestructible, the carry-on has served travelers for a decade without breaking down or showing excessive wear. —Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 24 Nov. 2025

Check for seals from reputable organizations such as NSF International, USP (United States Pharmacopeia), or ConsumerLab. —Heidi Cope, Health, 21 Nov. 2025

The lawyer has asked me to get letters from librarians at various universities confirming that The New York Times is a reputable publication. —Ahmed Naji, The Dial, 18 Nov. 2025

And what should producers and consumers of American media, which is already in deep disrepute, think about Wolff, our least reputable face? —Ben Smith, semafor.com, 17 Nov. 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