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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True Tamplin, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
Athena partners with some of the world’s most reputable sports brands such as the Rafa Nadal Academy, Arsenal FC and Atletico Madrid to offer best in class programming both in the U.S. and Europe.
—Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 3 Apr. 2025
Safety rating All reputable manufacturers sell only booster seats that have passed stringent safety tests administered by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2025
Although there are tons of online retailers, Warby Parker is by far one of the most reputable names.
—Kleigh Balugo, StyleCaster, 2 Apr. 2025
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True Tamplin, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
Athena partners with some of the world’s most reputable sports brands such as the Rafa Nadal Academy, Arsenal FC and Atletico Madrid to offer best in class programming both in the U.S. and Europe.
—Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 3 Apr. 2025
Safety rating All reputable manufacturers sell only booster seats that have passed stringent safety tests administered by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2025
Although there are tons of online retailers, Warby Parker is by far one of the most reputable names.
—Kleigh Balugo, StyleCaster, 2 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reputable
Adjective
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At least the fielding has looked respectable (ninth in defensive efficiency) and the pitching staff mostly holds its own.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2025
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The definitions of what’s crazy, what’s malicious, what’s polite, normal, and respectable all lost some of their force.—
Michael Brendan Dougherty,
National Review,
25 Apr. 2025
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Harassment, fear alter campus life As prestigious universities like Harvard became a focal point of outside scrutiny last year, external harassment had devastating effects on students, the report says.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2025
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While performance in European competition has propelled them into financial parity with Scandinavia’s biggest clubs, there’s an acceptance that when players shine, there will be interest from more affluent and prestigious sides.—
Elias Burke,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2025
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This morning’s must reads L.A.’s Rollin’ 60s Crips: The rise of a notorious gang and its reputed boss ‘Big U.’ The Rollin’ 60s Neighborhood Crips have a reputation for violence, sometimes even against fellow members.—
Ryan Fonseca,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2025
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Even the reputed permabear who fears a debt crisis is coming believes the best option for the average investor is to simply buy and hold the S&P 500 for the long haul, adding to your position when the market falls.—
Will Daniel,
Fortune,
6 Apr. 2024
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The Miami manager, Javier Mascherano, is incredibly reliant on his esteemed ex-team-mates.—
Jeff Rueter,
New York Times,
23 Apr. 2025
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Founded in 1889, Lanvin is the oldest haute couture house still in business, and the esteemed maison’s founder is the focus of her first American exhibition at the SCAD FASH Museum of Fashion + Film in Atlanta.—
Rachel Elspeth Gross,
Forbes.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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Hollywood veterans as both producers and former co-chiefs of the film division at MGM, DeLuca and Abdy are renowned for their deep relationships with visionary moviemakers and long connection to prestige moviedom.—
Chris Lee,
Vulture,
18 Apr. 2025
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Cape Hatteras, North Carolina Cape Hatteras National Seashore, which stretches for about 70 miles, is renowned for its pristine beaches and the striking black-and-white striped Cape Hatteras Lighthouse, the tallest brick lighthouse in the United States.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
17 Apr. 2025
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“Reputable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reputable. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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