REPUTABLE Synonyms: 33 Similar and Opposite Words

reputable

adjective

ˈre-pyə-tə-bəl

Definition of reputable

as in respected

having a good reputation especially in a field of knowledge make sure you buy your used car from a reputable dealer

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Recent Examples of reputable Balloon flights are one of the region’s biggest draws, and so the most reputable operators can fill up weeks ahead, particularly from spring to autumn. — Scott Campbell, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Sep. 2026 The annual list from Drinks International is considered one of the most esteemed and reputable rankings in the world. — Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 31 Aug. 2026 There’s no reputable research showing that dry cornstarch reliably disrupts ant pheromone trails in real-world garden conditions. — Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Aug. 2026 Ortiz said all clients of Lozano should submit a Freedom of Information Act request with USCIS to gain access to their immigration file and consult a reputable lawyer to decide how to proceed with their case. — Itzel Luna, Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for reputable

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Central to that is the respected figure of George Syrianos, who had previously been the global technical director for Forest, Olympiacos and Rio Ave — the three teams within the Evangelos Marinakis football empire.

— Paul Taylor, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
In fact, McVay playing coy could just be gamesmanship for his respected colleague and fellow head coach, Kyle Shanahan.

— Scott Thompson OutKick, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of respected

Adjective

It’s been a respectable run, but both of those seasons ended in dispiriting wild-card knockouts.

— Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
The respectable but not outsized viewership was coupled with the high cost for the lavish production, which filmed both color and black & white versions.

— Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of respectable

Adjective

The pair had recently published a major paper together (which would later win them the prestigious Fulkerson Prize, also awarded decades earlier to Appel and Haken for their four-color work).

— Gregory Barber, Quanta Magazine, 10 Sep. 2026
Reporters at the newspaper also were finalists for the prestigious journalism award in 2000, again for investigative reporting, and in 2006 in the public service category.

— Kate Brumback, Fortune, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of prestigious

Adjective

Joseph Weiss was charged in 2023 with lying to federal investigators about his brother’s reputed mob ties, including his previous contacts with Schweihs and Dominic.

— Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026
Anderson, Davis’ nephew and a reputed Crip, was involved, according to police.

— Sasha Pezenik, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of reputed

Adjective

Hanns Zischler stars as the esteemed German author, with the ensemble cast rounded out by August Diehl, Joachim Meyerhoff, Devid Striesow, Anna Madeley, and David Menkin.

— Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 10 Sep. 2026
Security was locked down in the date-palm groves, and traffic was diverted to the back roads; a mobile laboratory was set up in the desert to make sure that the food was safe for such esteemed guests to eat.

— Ruby Tandoh, New Yorker, 7 Sep. 2026

Definition of esteemed

Adjective

There’s the liberal-arts college, and then there’s the renowned music conservatory.

— Jesse Dougherty, New Yorker, 5 Sep. 2026
Epicureans will appreciate exclusive dinners with chefs and wine-tasting excursions in a Maltese vineyard, while visits to the ateliers of internationally renowned artists, designers, and perfumiers personalize shopping opportunities.

— Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 5 Sep. 2026

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