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

This is an amazing way to gain visibility with reputable personalities who are vouching for your brand. —William Butrymowicz, Rolling Stone, 9 June 2025

Even berries purchased from reputable organic farmers may have been sprayed with pesticide at some point. —Stacey Lastoe, Southern Living, 8 June 2025

The larger picture is that, on balance, a Tesla with FSD – and any reputable ADAS for that matter – makes the roads safer. —Brooke Crothers, Forbes.com, 7 June 2025

The museum and the other organizations involved are trying to get the word out and also let reputable young children’s organizations know they can be listed on the web site. —Janice Neumann, Chicago Tribune, 3 June 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