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

About Premier Auto Protect Premier Auto Protect is a reputable car warranty provider with solid customer reviews. —Alora Bopray, USA Today, 8 Dec. 2025

Mushrooms should only be purchased from reputable stores or established commercial sources. —Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2025

Check for seals from reputable organizations such as NSF International, USP (United States Pharmacopeia), or ConsumerLab. —Health, 5 Dec. 2025

A couple dozen Kumamoto oysters, 20% off, and shipped fresh by the reputable folks at Fulton Street Fish Market (don’t mess around with sketchy online seafood delivery) will bring their subtle creaminess to my festivities this winter. —Wilder Davies, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Dec. 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